Currency in South Africa
South Africa's currency is 5.15 % — #7 of 71 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2026-07-24.
5.15 %
Checked 25 Jul 2026
Source: Currency strength vs USD (own calculation from ECB reference-rate snapshots)
One unit buys 5.2 % more dollars than a year ago.
The currency’s US-dollar value now vs one year ago — positive means it strengthened. Our calculation from daily ECB reference rates.
Currency nearby: China 5.52 % · Australia 5.44 % · Norway 5.09 % · Malaysia 3.10 %
How to read this figure
Our own calculation from daily ECB reference rates: the currency’s US-dollar value today versus one year ago. A strengthening currency makes imports and foreign travel cheaper; it is not a verdict on the economy.