Euro to South African Rand

EUR
To
ZAR

1 EUR = 18.6957 ZAR

1 Euro (EUR) = 18.6957 South African Rand (ZAR)

1 ZAR = 0.053488 EUR

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Convert EUR to ZAR

Euro (EUR)South African Rand (ZAR)
1 EUR18.70 ZAR
5 EUR93.48 ZAR
10 EUR186.96 ZAR
25 EUR467.39 ZAR
50 EUR934.79 ZAR
100 EUR1,869.57 ZAR
500 EUR9,347.86 ZAR
1,000 EUR18,695.73 ZAR
5,000 EUR93,478.64 ZAR
10,000 EUR186,957.27 ZAR

Convert ZAR to EUR

South African Rand (ZAR)Euro (EUR)
1 ZAR0.05 EUR
5 ZAR0.27 EUR
10 ZAR0.53 EUR
25 ZAR1.34 EUR
50 ZAR2.67 EUR
100 ZAR5.35 EUR
500 ZAR26.74 EUR
1,000 ZAR53.49 EUR
5,000 ZAR267.44 EUR
10,000 ZAR534.88 EUR

EUR to ZAR rate, last 30 days

Over the last 30 days, 1 EUR ranged from 18.3903 to 18.7412 ZAR (-0.40%).

EUR to ZAR performance

Over the past year the Euro has weakened against the South African Rand: one EUR now buys 6.23% less ZAR than it did. Since Nov 1, 2025 the rate has ranged from 18.3903 (Oct 21, 2026) to 20.1404 (Nov 4, 2025). Today's rate is 7.2% below that high. Over the last month it moved an average of 0.19% per day.

7 days30 days90 days1 year
+0.45%-0.21%-1.07%-6.23%

Change in the value of 1 EUR measured in ZAR, based on daily closing rates.

What exchange rate markups cost on EUR to ZAR

At today's mid-market rate, 900 EUR converts to 16,826.15 ZAR. Most banks and card providers do not give you this rate; they add a markup instead of, or as well as, a fee.

Markup on the rateYou receiveHidden cost
None (mid-market)16,826.15 ZAR-
0.5%16,742.02 ZAR84.13 ZAR
1%16,657.89 ZAR168.26 ZAR
2%16,489.63 ZAR336.52 ZAR
3%16,321.37 ZAR504.78 ZAR

To compare providers, ask how much ZAR will arrive for the same amount of EUR, after all fees. The closer it is to the mid-market figure, the cheaper the transfer.

About the Euro and the South African Rand

Euro (EUR)

The currency of the euro area of the European Union, issued by the European Central Bank. Symbol: €. It is the second most held reserve currency after the US dollar.

South African Rand (ZAR)

The currency of South Africa, issued by the South African Reserve Bank. Symbol: R. The rand is one of the most traded emerging-market currencies and can be volatile.

What moves the EUR/ZAR rate

  • Interest rate decisions by the European Central Bank and the South African Reserve Bank. Higher rates tend to attract investment and strengthen a currency.
  • Inflation and economic growth in the euro area of the European Union compared with South Africa.
  • Trade balances and capital flows between the two economies.
  • Global risk appetite: in times of stress, investors move into safe-haven currencies such as the US dollar, Swiss franc and Japanese yen.

Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 EUR in ZAR today?+

1 Euro (EUR) is 18.6957 South African Rand (ZAR) as of Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC. Sonic Wallet refreshes this exchange rate every hour.

How much is 100 EUR in ZAR?+

100 EUR is about 1,869.57 ZAR, and 1,000 EUR is about 18,695.73 ZAR at the current mid-market rate.

How much is 1 ZAR in EUR?+

1 South African Rand (ZAR) is 0.053488 Euro (EUR).

What was the highest EUR to ZAR rate in the last 30 days?+

Over the last 30 days the EUR to ZAR rate ranged from a low of 18.3903 to a high of 18.7412, a change of -0.40%.

Is this the exchange rate I will get?+

The rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global currency markets. Banks and transfer services usually add a markup. Sonic Wallet shows you the exact rate and fee before you send money.

What was the highest EUR to ZAR rate in the past year?+

In the past 52 weeks the EUR to ZAR rate peaked at 20.1404 on Nov 4, 2025 and fell as low as 18.3903 on Oct 21, 2026.

Is the Euro getting stronger against the South African Rand?+

Over the past year the Euro has weakened against the South African Rand: one EUR now buys 6.23% less ZAR than it did.

What affects the EUR/ZAR exchange rate?+

Mainly the difference between interest rates set by the European Central Bank and the South African Reserve Bank, inflation and growth in the euro area of the European Union compared with South Africa, trade flows, and global risk appetite.

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