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Read guide →DAILY REFERENCE EXCHANGE RATES
1 ZAR is approximately 0.08395649 CAD at the reference rate dated 2026-11-02.
| Date | 1 ZAR in CAD |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | 0.08395649 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.08400942 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.08403816 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.08407433 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.0842905 |
| 2026-10-28 | 0.08441726 |
| 2026-10-27 | 0.08431632 |
Missing days are not presented as new observations. The chart uses locally stored daily reference data.
Multiply the amount in ZAR by the rate:
1 × 0.08395649 = 0.08395649 CAD
The reverse reference rate is approximately 11.91093146 ZAR for 1 CAD.
It is a daily reference value from Frankfurter, not a live buy or sell offer. For cross-rates we use observations from the same date.
No. Check the final quote from your bank, card provider or transfer service.
Publication schedules, weekends and gaps differ by currency. A cross-rate uses the latest date shared by both currencies.
Read the methodology →Reference rate dated 2026-11-02. Fees are excluded.
1 ZAR is approximately 0.08395649 CAD using the daily reference rate dated 2026-11-02. This estimate excludes fees.
Multiply the amount in South African Rand (ZAR) by 0.08395649. For example, 1 × 0.08395649 = 0.08395649 CAD.
No. CurrencyCalc calculates reference values. It does not exchange money or process payments. Compare the final rate, spread and fees with your bank or transfer provider.
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