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Use this live chart to see how the pound is performing against the rand. It is helpful when planning a payment or keeping an eye on market changes.
Here's how the GBP to ZAR rate has moved over the past year:
The pound and the rand tend to react to very different parts of the global economy, which means this rate can move around more than people expect. UK data often steers the pound, while the rand is influenced by a mix of local developments, commodity trends, and how comfortable investors are feeling in general. When both sides of the market are busy, the rate can shift a few times in a single day.
The pound tends to shift when fresh economic numbers come out, whether that is inflation, wage growth, or anything that hints at how the UK economy is holding up. If the figures look stronger than expected, traders sometimes adjust their views on interest rates, and GBP can firm up as a result. There are also days when a brief remark from the Bank of England changes the mood in the market and the pound moves before anyone has time to digest the full picture.
The rand responds to a different set of pressures. Business confidence, inflation, power supply issues, and decisions from the South African Reserve Bank all feed into how investors feel about ZAR. When the outlook improves, the currency can strengthen, although uncertain periods tend to have the opposite effect.
The rand often moves around when confidence in the markets shifts. In quieter moments it holds up well, but when investors start feeling cautious it is common to see less interest in riskier currencies, and ZAR can ease off a little. Once things settle again, the rand tends to pick up, sometimes faster than people expect.
A significant part of South Africa’s economy is tied to mining and metals, which means changes in commodity markets often filter through to the rand. When prices are healthy and demand is strong, ZAR tends to benefit. If prices soften or global buyers step back, that influence can fade and the currency sometimes loses momentum.
Investment and payment flows between the two countries change over the year. When activity picks up in one direction, banks might see more demand for either GBP or ZAR, and that can create small short-term adjustments in the exchange rate.
A competitive GBP to ZAR rate can reduce the overall cost of your transfer, especially for larger payments. We offer:
It moves quite a lot. The rand can react quickly to news from South Africa or shifts in the global market, so it’s normal to see the rate change several times in a single day.
Yes. If you want a bit more certainty, you can use a forward contract to fix a rate ahead of time. It’s a simple way to avoid surprises if the market becomes unsettled.
They often do. Metals and mining play a big part in South Africa’s economy, so the rand tends to perform better when commodity prices are healthy and demand is steady.
Yes. Client funds are held in safeguarded accounts through regulated partners, which means they are kept separate from operational money. This offers a clear layer of protection while your transfer is being processed.
