Saudi Riyal To South African Rand (SAR/ZAR)

The Saudi Riyal to South African Rand exchange rate increased by +0.30% since yesterday.

Historical Rate changes of the Saudi Riyal against the South African Rand

In the last 3 months, the value of the Saudi Riyal against the South African Rand has fallen by -3.04%. The Saudi Riyal is losing ground to the South African Rand and the rate dropped since last week, recording a decline of -1.42%. With regard to recent valuations 3 months ago, the Saudi Riyal equaled 5.04 South African Rands and is now worth 4.89 South African Rands. The decline in the Saudi Riyal's value does not favor consumers or travelers visiting South Africa at the moment. You will receive less South African Rands for each Saudi Riyal you exchange, thereby reducing your buying power while visiting. The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Saudi Riyals (or South African Rands) in the currency calculator above.

South Africa and the South African Rand

The South African Rand (ISO: ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa. Its symbol is 'R' and the currency is subdivided into 100 cents per South African Rand.

Travel Tip

Before vacationing, we recommended you exchange Saudi Riyals to South African Rands, or other currencies, at your local bank or credit union, as you will, in general, get much better exchange rates than you would at airport kiosks, where rate hikes are common and expected. Although conveniently located at your port of entry, currency exchange kiosks will also charge convenience fees per transaction. Another option to save money while vacationing is to pay any charges you incur with a "no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card".

Travel Pocket Guide

The currency calculator above can be used online but will also work in low-bandwidth areas if the page is already loaded in your browser. It will work in airplane mode or when your device is offline. Additionally, you can print the handy pocket conversion guides below when traveling to South Africa or take a screenshot on your mobile device. Find instructions on how to take a screenshot on your particular device here.