South Africa Exchange Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The official period-average FX rate fell to 16.1794 in August from 16.4588 in July. The rate was down sharply from 17.7295 a year earlier and marked the lowest level since February 2026, according to the records. It remains far below the all-time high of 19.0527 recorded in May 2023 and well above the all-time low of 0.6667 from July 1974. The data were published by the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
South Africa's official period-average exchange rate against the US dollar rose to 16.46 LCU/USD in July 2026, up from 16.40 in June. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 19.05 recorded in May 2023 and far above the series low of 0.67 from July 1974. Data span from January 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.46 per USD | 16.40 per USD | 19.05 per USDMay 2023 | 0.67 per USDJul 1974 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in South Africa averaged 9.29 per USD from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 19.05 per USD in May 2023 and a record low of 0.67 per USD in Jul 1974. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
The indicator measures the monthly period-average exchange rate of the South African rand against the US dollar, expressed in local currency units per one US dollar. The series is available from January 1957 and is reported on a monthly frequency.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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