Historic South African rand United States dollar

South African rand united states dollar history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.054698 (30/12/2023) and the lowest 0.055642 (25/12/2023). The difference between high and low is -1.73.

ZAR USD average rate for December 2023 is 0.05384, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is -3.04 %.

01 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0531 USD
02 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0537 USD
03 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0537 USD
04 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0538 USD
05 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0532 USD
06 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0528 USD
07 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0527 USD
08 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0532 USD
10 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0527 USD
11 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0529 USD
12 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0524 USD
13 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0528 USD
14 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0536 USD
15 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0546 USD
16 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0545 USD
17 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0545 USD
18 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0547 USD
19 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0538 USD
20 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0546 USD
21 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0548 USD
22 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0551 USD
23 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0542 USD
24 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0542 USD
25 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0542 USD
26 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0542 USD
27 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0536 USD
28 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0545 USD
29 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0539 USD
30 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0547 USD
31 December 20231 ZAR = 0.0547 USD

23/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The rand experienced significant volatility and depreciation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the country's economy and trade balance.

15/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The rand plunged against major currencies due to the global financial crisis and concerns about South Africa's economic stability.

09/11/2001: Rand Weakens to Record Low

The rand weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar, due to global economic uncertainty and domestic political concerns.

01/01/1995: Establishment of Reserve Bank Independence

The South African Reserve Bank gained independence, allowing it to have more control over monetary policy.

27/04/1994: First Democratic Elections

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa, marking the end of apartheid and bringing political stability, positively affecting the rand's value.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

The rand was decimalized, with 1 rand being equal to 100 cents.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

The South African rand was introduced as the official currency, replacing the South African pound.