Convert South African Rand to Canadian Dollar (ZAR to CAD)

Live mid-market exchange rates, interbank trends, and local currency insights.

🇿🇦 ZAR
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🇨🇦 CAD
1 ZAR = 11.6996 CAD • 1 CAD = 0.0855 ZAR

Conversion Tables

Convert ZAR to CAD

ZARCAD
1 ZAR11.70 CAD
5 ZAR58.50 CAD
10 ZAR117.00 CAD
25 ZAR292.49 CAD
50 ZAR584.98 CAD
100 ZAR1,169.96 CAD
200 ZAR2,339.91 CAD
250 ZAR2,924.89 CAD
500 ZAR5,849.78 CAD
1,000 ZAR11,699.57 CAD
2,500 ZAR29,248.92 CAD
5,000 ZAR58,497.84 CAD
10,000 ZAR116,995.68 CAD

Convert CAD to ZAR

CADZAR
1 CAD0.0855 ZAR
5 CAD0.4274 ZAR
10 CAD0.8547 ZAR
25 CAD2.14 ZAR
50 CAD4.27 ZAR
100 CAD8.55 ZAR
200 CAD17.09 ZAR
250 CAD21.37 ZAR
500 CAD42.74 ZAR
1,000 CAD85.47 ZAR
2,500 CAD213.68 ZAR
5,000 CAD427.37 ZAR
10,000 CAD854.73 ZAR

Canadian Foreign Exchange Overview

The Canadian Dollar (CAD, symbol "C$", subunit "Cent") is the official legal tender of Canada, regulated by the Bank of Canada (BoC). Operating under a free-floating exchange rate regime, the Canadian Dollar is one of the world most heavily traded reserve currencies.

When exchanging cash in metropolitan centers like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, or Ottawa, authorized exchange dealers and Big Six commercial banks offer competitive spreads typically varying between 1.2% and 3.0% over wholesale mid-market benchmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official exchange rate between South African Rand and Canadian Dollar?

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 ZAR = 11.6996 CAD (1 CAD = 0.0855 ZAR) as of October 6, 2026.

Where can I exchange ZAR in Canada or internationally?

You can exchange South African Rand at licensed currency dealers across Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, commercial banks (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, National Bank), and international airports.

Are there cash reporting limits when traveling to Canada?

Yes, carrying physical cash or monetary instruments equal to or greater than CAD 10,000 must be declared to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) upon entering or leaving Canada.