How often does the ZAR to GBP rate move?

It tends to shift throughout the day. The rand reacts quickly to local developments, commodity prices and changes in global sentiment, so it's common to see the rate move more than you might expect.

Can I secure a rate for a future transfer?

Yes. If you want more certainty around the cost of your payment, you can use a forward contract to fix a rate in advance. This can be useful if you are planning a larger transfer or waiting for funds to clear.

Do commodity trends affect the value of the rand?

They usually do. When demand for South African metals strengthens, the rand often finds support. If prices slip or global demand cools, ZAR can lose ground, which then influences how many pounds you receive.

What details do I need to send money to the UK?

You typically need the recipient's name, IBAN or account number and the bank's SWIFT code. If you're sending a larger amount, you may also be asked for simple supporting documents, which is standard when moving money out of South Africa.

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South African Rand to British Pound Exchange Rate (ZAR to GBP)

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Live ZAR to GBP exchange rate chart

Use this live chart to see how the South African Rand is performing against the British Pound. Track changes as they happen and monitor trends over time.

Live rate: 1 ZAR = 0.0456 GBP - Last updated: 11 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC

ZAR to GBP mid-market exchange rate history (1W)
Date	Rate (1 ZAR = X GBP)
12 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0414
13 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0413
14 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0416
15 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0417
16 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0418
17 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0418
18 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0421
19 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0421
20 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0421
21 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0421
22 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0421
23 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0420
24 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0420
25 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0420
26 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0420
27 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0419
28 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0418
29 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0419
30 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0420
31 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.0416
01 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0418
02 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0418
03 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0418
04 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
05 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
06 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0421
07 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
08 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0419
09 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0419
10 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0419
11 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
12 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0421
13 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0421
14 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0421
15 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
16 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
17 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
18 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
19 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0419
20 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
21 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0421
22 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0424
23 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0424
24 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0425
25 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0422
26 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0421
27 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0419
28 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0419
29 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
30 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
31 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.0420
01 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0419
02 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0422
03 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0422
04 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0419
05 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0421
06 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0421
07 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0421
08 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0422
09 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0422
10 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0423
11 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0425
12 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0425
13 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0425
14 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0425
15 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0424
16 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0423
17 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0422
18 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0425
19 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0429
20 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0429
21 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0429
22 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0427
23 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0429
24 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0429
25 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0430
26 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0431
27 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0431
28 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0430
29 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0431
30 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.0431
01 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0431
02 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0430
03 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0430
04 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0430
05 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0431
06 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0432
07 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0433
08 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0435
09 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0437
10 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0428
11 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0428
12 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0431
13 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0433
14 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0432
15 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0430
16 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0429
17 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0429
18 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0429
19 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0429
20 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0433
21 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0430
22 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0430
23 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0433
24 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0435
25 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0435
26 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0436
27 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0435
28 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0439
29 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0441
30 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0440
31 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.0440
01 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
02 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
03 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
04 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0439
05 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
06 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0438
07 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0439
08 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0439
09 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
10 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0442
11 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0443
12 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0446
13 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0446
14 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0444
15 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0444
16 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0445
17 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0443
18 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0443
19 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0445
20 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0444
21 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
22 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
23 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
24 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0441
25 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0442
26 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
27 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0440
28 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0442
29 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0442
30 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.0441
01 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
02 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0442
03 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0440
04 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0442
05 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
06 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
07 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
08 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0441
09 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0441
10 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0441
11 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
12 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
13 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
14 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
15 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
16 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
17 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0446
18 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0446
19 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0446
20 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0446
21 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0446
22 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0444
23 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0443
24 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
25 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
26 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
27 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
28 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0445
29 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0444
30 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0448
31 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.0449
01 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0448
02 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0451
03 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0451
04 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0451
05 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0451
06 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
07 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0452
08 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0451
09 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
10 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
11 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
12 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
13 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0454
14 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0454
15 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0457
16 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0456
17 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0456
18 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0454
19 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0455
20 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
21 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0458
22 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0459
23 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0455
24 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0455
25 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0456
26 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0456
27 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0456
28 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0460
29 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0460
30 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
31 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.0453
01 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0452
02 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0455
03 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0457
04 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0456
05 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0454
06 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0458
07 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0458
08 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0459
09 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0459
10 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0460
11 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0462
12 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0460
13 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0459
14 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0459
15 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0460
16 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0459
17 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0460
18 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0461
19 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0460
20 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0463
21 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0463
22 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0462
23 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0463
24 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0464
25 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0465
26 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0465
27 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0466
28 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.0466
01 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0464
02 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0464
03 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0454
04 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0458
05 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0450
06 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0450
07 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0450
08 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0447
09 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0456
10 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0458
11 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0450
12 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0447
13 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0446
14 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0446
15 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0447
16 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0450
17 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0448
19 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0445
20 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0441
21 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0441
22 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0439
23 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0442
24 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0441
25 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0440
26 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0439
27 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0441
28 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0441
29 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0440
30 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0441
31 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.0447
01 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0447
02 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0446
03 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0448
04 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0448
05 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0447
06 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0448
07 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0453
08 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0455
09 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0454
10 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0454
11 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0454
12 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0450
13 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0451
14 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0451
15 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0450
16 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0451
17 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0454
18 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0454
19 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0451
20 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0452
21 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0449
22 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0450
23 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0446
24 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0447
25 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0447
26 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0446
27 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0447
28 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0447
29 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0441
30 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.0441
01 May 2026, 00:00	0.0442
02 May 2026, 00:00	0.0442
03 May 2026, 00:00	0.0444
04 May 2026, 00:00	0.0440
05 May 2026, 00:00	0.0444
06 May 2026, 00:00	0.0449
07 May 2026, 00:00	0.0448
08 May 2026, 00:00	0.0448
09 May 2026, 00:00	0.0448
10 May 2026, 00:00	0.0448
11 May 2026, 00:00	0.0447
12 May 2026, 00:00	0.0447
13 May 2026, 00:00	0.0451
14 May 2026, 00:00	0.0453
15 May 2026, 00:00	0.0449
16 May 2026, 00:00	0.0449
17 May 2026, 00:00	0.0449
18 May 2026, 00:00	0.0449
19 May 2026, 00:00	0.0447
20 May 2026, 00:00	0.0452
21 May 2026, 00:00	0.0453
22 May 2026, 00:00	0.0452
23 May 2026, 00:00	0.0452
24 May 2026, 00:00	0.0454
25 May 2026, 00:00	0.0454
26 May 2026, 00:00	0.0454
27 May 2026, 00:00	0.0455
28 May 2026, 00:00	0.0459
29 May 2026, 00:00	0.0458
30 May 2026, 00:00	0.0458
31 May 2026, 00:00	0.0458
01 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0456
02 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0457
03 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0456
04 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0456
05 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0453
06 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0453
07 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0453
08 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0454
09 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0452
10 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0451
11 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0458
12 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0458
13 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0458
14 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0460
15 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0460
16 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0460
17 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0459
18 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0461
19 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0461
20 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0461
21 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0460
22 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0460
23 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0458
24 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0458
25 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0459
26 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0462
27 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0462
28 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0460
29 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0459
30 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.0461
01 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0459
02 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0461
03 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0461
04 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0461
05 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0461
06 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0461
07 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0459
08 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0455
09 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.0457
11 Jul 2026, 02:00	0.0456

Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

South African Rand to British Pound: what's been happening?

South African Rand to British Pound - 12 month summary

12-month high

1 ZAR = 0.0466 GBP

12-month low

1 ZAR = 0.0413 GBP

Average rate

1 ZAR = 0.0443 GBP

Weekly change

-1.06%

vs. 7 days ago (0.0461)

Monthly change

-0.29%

vs. 30 days ago (0.0458)

Yearly change

+10.18%

vs. 12 months ago (0.0414)

Compared to this day last year

12 months ago, 1 ZAR was worth 0.0414 GBP. Today the rate is 0.0456 GBP - a +10.18% change.

Mid-market rates only. Rates are indicative and updated hourly.

What moves the ZAR to GBP rate?

The ZAR to GBP rate can shift quite a bit because the two currencies react to different parts of the global economy. The rand tends to move when local conditions change or when global confidence rises or falls, while the pound is usually guided by UK data and whatever markets expect from the Bank of England. When news is coming from both sides, the rate can move several times throughout the day.

South African economic conditions

The rand can move for all sorts of reasons, and updates on inflation or the broader economy often play a part. Some periods feel calmer, and ZAR holds its ground or even firms up a little. At other times the outlook becomes less certain, and the currency can drift lower without any single clear trigger.

UK data and policy expectations

GBP usually moves when new UK data is released, whether it relates to inflation, wages, or the general direction of the economy. If the numbers come in stronger than markets were expecting, the pound can firm up a little. There are also times when a more cautious message from the Bank of England cools that momentum.

Shifts in global confidence

Changes in market mood can have a noticeable effect on the rand. In quieter moments it holds up fairly well, but when investors grow more cautious it is common to see ZAR lose a little ground. Once conditions settle, the currency often steadies and may start to pick up again.

Commodity trends and export demand

South Africa's export earnings are tied closely to metals and minerals, so changes in global commodity demand often influence ZAR. When prices are strong, the rand tends to benefit. If that demand cools, the currency can become less supported.

Seasonal and cross-border flows

Transfers and investment flows between South Africa and the UK vary throughout the year. When activity increases in one direction, banks can see more demand for either ZAR or GBP, which sometimes leads to small, short-term adjustments in the exchange rate.

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Popular live exchange rates

Currency pair	Live	Yesterday	Last week	Last month
GBP to AED	4.9228	-	4.9033	4.9272
GBP to AUD	1.9272	-	1.9240	1.9034
GBP to CAD	1.8970	-	1.8959	1.8743
GBP to EUR	1.1742	-	1.1673	1.1589
GBP to QAR	4.8795	-	4.8610	4.8840
GBP to SAR	5.0318	-	5.0108	5.0359
GBP to USD	1.3402	-	1.3351	1.3414
GBP to ZAR	21.9133	-	21.6806	21.8495
EUR to AED	4.1926	-	4.2007	4.2516
EUR to GBP	0.8517	-	0.8567	0.8629
EUR to QAR	4.1557	-	4.1644	4.2143
EUR to SAR	4.2853	-	4.2927	4.3453
EUR to USD	1.1414	-	1.1438	1.1575
USD to AED	3.6733	-	3.6727	3.6732
USD to AUD	1.4380	-	1.4411	1.4190
USD to CAD	1.4155	-	1.4201	1.3973
USD to EUR	0.8761	-	0.8743	0.8640
USD to GBP	0.7462	-	0.7490	0.7455
USD to QAR	3.6410	-	3.6410	3.6410
USD to SAR	3.7546	-	3.7532	3.7542
AED to EUR	0.2385	-	0.2381	0.2352
AED to GBP	0.2031	-	0.2039	0.2030
AED to QAR	0.9912	-	0.9914	0.9912
AED to SAR	1.0221	-	1.0219	1.0221
AED to USD	0.2722	-	0.2723	0.2722
AUD to GBP	0.5189	-	0.5198	0.5254
AUD to USD	0.6954	-	0.6939	0.7047
CAD to GBP	0.5271	-	0.5275	0.5335
CAD to USD	0.7065	-	0.7042	0.7157
QAR to AED	1.0089	-	1.0087	1.0088
QAR to EUR	0.2406	-	0.2401	0.2373
QAR to GBP	0.2049	-	0.2057	0.2047
QAR to SAR	1.0312	-	1.0308	1.0311
QAR to USD	0.2747	-	0.2747	0.2747
SAR to AED	0.9783	-	0.9786	0.9784
SAR to EUR	0.2334	-	0.2330	0.2301
SAR to GBP	0.1987	-	0.1996	0.1986
SAR to QAR	0.9697	-	0.9701	0.9698
SAR to USD	0.2663	-	0.2664	0.2664
ZAR to GBP	0.0456	-	0.0461	0.0458

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