South African Rand (R) to Saudi Riyal (﷼) Conversion

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Exchange Rate - Base Currency ( ZAR )
CurrencyAmountVariation (%)
ZAR Flag ZAR
1-
SAR Flag SAR
0.2295
+0.1687%
USD Flag USD
0.0612
+0.1693%
EUR Flag EUR
0.0534
-0.0668%
GBP Flag GBP
0.0454
-0.314%
JPY Flag JPY
9.9317
+0.1595%
CAD Flag CAD
0.086
+0.00157%
BRL Flag BRL
0.311
+0.0415%
CNY Flag CNY
0.4142
+0.1011%
AUD Flag AUD
0.0876
-0.1155%
CHF Flag CHF
0.0494
-0.0786%

Updated: July 16, 2026

South African Rand

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa and is also accepted as legal tender in Lesotho, Eswatini, and Namibia. Introduced in 1961 to replace the pound at decimal independence, the rand takes its name from the Witwatersrand ridge where South Africa's gold deposits were discovered in 1886. The ZAR is a commodity currency heavily correlated with gold, platinum, and mining sector performance. It is the most traded African currency and is sensitive to global risk appetite.

Saudi Riyal

The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia, managed by the Saudi Central Bank (formerly SAMA). The riyal has been pegged to the US Dollar at approximately 3.75 SAR/USD since 1986 — one of the world's most enduring currency pegs — made sustainable by Saudi Arabia's enormous oil revenues. As the world's largest oil exporter and a founding member of OPEC, Saudi Arabia's economic fortunes and the riyal's stability are closely tied to global oil market conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many Saudi Riyal are in 1 South African Rand?

1 South African Rand (R) is exactly 1 Saudi Riyal (﷼).

How do I convert South African Rand to Saudi Riyal?

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