Welcome to the AUD to ZAR exchange rate history page. This page contains detailed daily historical exchange rates between AUD and ZAR from 2025-3-8 to 2025-11-05, making it easy to look up and reference.
Historical Exchange Rate Trends
1 AUD = -- ZAR 16:32 Exchange Rate 1 Australian Dollar to South African rand
Data Statistics
This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 AUD to ZAR, including daily data over the past 1 day, 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days. It also marks the highest, lowest, and average rates during each period, helping you easily understand how the exchange rate has changed over time, which is useful for currency exchange, transfers, or investment decisions.
Past 1 day
- 11.3582
- 11.3155
- 11.3369
Past 15 days
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- 11.3582
- 11.2451
- 11.3052
Past 30 days
- 11.3759
- 11.2313
- 11.3007
Past 90 days
- 11.5948
- 11.2313
- 11.4134
Below are the daily average exchange rates of AUD to ZAR for the past 7 days, helping you track the trend during this period. We also provide exchange rate changes of ZAR to AUD, helping you understand fluctuations from different perspectives and better plan your currency exchange, transfers, or fund management.
Past 7 days historical exchange rates
AUD to ZAR - Last 7 Days
- 2025-11-06 AUDZAR
- 2025-11-05 AUDZAR
- 2025-11-04 AUDZAR
- 2025-11-03 AUDZAR
- 2025-11-02 AUDZAR
- 2025-11-01 AUDZAR
- 2025-10-31 AUDZAR
ZAR to AUD - Last 7 Days
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- 2025-11-06 ZARAUD
- 2025-11-05 ZARAUD
- 2025-11-04 ZARAUD
- 2025-11-03 ZARAUD
- 2025-11-02 ZARAUD
- 2025-11-01 ZARAUD
- 2025-10-31 ZARAUD
Currency Information
AUD - Australian Dollar
The Australian dollar was officially launched in 1966, replacing the original Australian pound. The Australian dollar adopts a floating exchange rate system and has become an important commodity currency in global transactions due to its stable economic foundation. The Australian dollar banknotes are made of advanced anti-counterfeiting plastic material, reflecting the country's natural and cultural characteristics.
- Supporting unit: 1 Australian dollar = 100 cents
- Denomination of banknotes: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
- Reserve currency: Yes, it is widely used for foreign exchange reserves, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Banknote material: Fully polymer material, strong anti-counterfeiting and high durability.
- Metal composition: The fractional currency is made of copper-nickel alloy, while the primary currency is made of aluminum bronze.
- Currency symbol:$ or A$
- Paper currency size: From 130mm to 158mm, the larger the denomination, the longer the size.
- Main unit: 1 Australian Dollar
- ISO code: AUD
- Currency name: Australian Dollar
- Exchange Rate System: The floating exchange rate system is determined by the market, with the central bank intervening only when necessary.
- Central Bank: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
- Safe-haven currency: It is not a traditional safe-haven currency, but it is closely related to commodity prices.
- Coin denomination: 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2
- Countries of Use: Australia's mainland and overseas territories, such as Christmas Island and Norfolk Island; as well as countries like Tuvalu and Nauru, also use it.
- Cross-border payment: The Australian dollar is widely used for trade settlement in the Asia-Pacific region. The Reserve Bank of Australia participates in global cross-border settlement networks, such as SWIFT, through the RITS system to support fund flows with over a hundred countries.
Australian Banknotes
ZAR - South African Rand
The rand was issued in 1961 with the establishment of the Republic of South Africa, replacing the South African pound. ZAR is the mainstay currency of the South African economy and is widely used in mining, manufacturing and financial services. As one of the most important currencies in Africa, the rand has a high liquidity in the international market.
- Supporting unit: 1 cent (1 rand = 100 cents)
- Denomination of banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Rand
- Reserve currency: No, but it has a significant influence in the African region.
- Banknote material: Paper-based, featuring various anti-counterfeiting designs.
- Metal composition: Copper-nickel alloy, nickel-plated steel core alloy
- Currency symbol: R
- Paper currency size: Approximately 140mm × 70mm
- Main unit: Rand
- ISO code: ZAR
- Currency name: South African Rand
- Exchange Rate System: Floating exchange rate system
- Central Bank: South African Reserve Bank
- Safe-haven currency: No, mainly emerging market currencies.
- Coin denomination: 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2, 5 rand.
- Countries of Use: South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe (partially used)
- Cross-border payment: The rand is widely circulated in southern Africa, international payments are mostly conducted through the SWIFT network, and cross-border trade often settles in US dollars or euros.
South African Rand Banknotes
Major Currency Pairs of AUD
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Australian Dollar exchange rate is the AUD to USD rate.
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FAQ
The actual amount received during remittance is directly affected by the AUD to ZAR exchange rate. Differences in rates offered by banks or platforms may lead to significant differences in the final amount. It’s recommended to compare real-time rates and fees from several providers before making a decision.
When conducting cross-border transactions, pay attention to real-time rates, the bid-ask spread, settlement fees, etc. Especially for large payments, even small differences in the AUD to ZAR exchange rate can result in substantial changes in actual amounts.
Different banks or payment platforms use various pricing mechanisms. Some use mid-market rates; others add wider spreads, fees, and settlement times. Causes you to see AUD to ZAR on Platform A as 7.10, while Platform B shows 7.02. Such differences can be significant for large transactions.
By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between AUD and ZAR, you can determine whether the current exchange rate is high or low, helping you decide whether to immediately remit, lock up the exchange, or delay the transaction to obtain a better price.
Look at the charts of AUD to ZAR over the past few months. If the trend is upward, it means AUD is appreciating and exchanging to ZAR is more cost-effective; if downward, you may want to act quickly to exchange at a better rate.
Disclaimer: The exchange rate data on this page is collected from public sources for reference only. Due to frequent fluctuations, XTransfer cannot guarantee accuracy or timeliness.
