Historic South African rand United States dollar

South African rand united states dollar history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.053046 (30/10/2023) and the lowest 0.053607 (31/10/2023). The difference between high and low is -1.06.

ZAR USD average rate for October 2023 is 0.05257, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -0.19 %.

01 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0530 USD
03 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0521 USD
04 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0518 USD
06 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0513 USD
07 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0518 USD
08 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0518 USD
09 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0517 USD
10 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0523 USD
11 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0526 USD
13 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0526 USD
16 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0527 USD
17 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0533 USD
18 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0532 USD
19 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0527 USD
20 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0526 USD
21 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0530 USD
22 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0527 USD
23 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0527 USD
24 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0528 USD
25 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0526 USD
26 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0523 USD
27 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0528 USD
28 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0530 USD
29 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0530 USD
30 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0533 USD
31 October 20231 ZAR = 0.0531 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.