What is the Australian Dollar worth against the South African Rand today?

1 AUD is worth 12.221 ZAR today

How much is 309 AUD worth in ZAR?

At the current exchange rate of 12.221 , a sum of 309 Australian Dollar is worth 3,776.289 South African Rand.

Which currency is stronger? AUD or ZAR?

The Australian Dollar is currently stronger than the South African Rand given that 1 AUD is equal to 12.221 ZAR. Conversely, 1 ZAR is worth 0.082 AUD.

Overview of AUD to ZAR Performance and Trends

Today, to buy 309 Australian Dollar, you need 3,776.289 South African Rand. On the same date last year, you needed 3,755.9 South African Rand for 309 Australian Dollar. This change indicates that the Australian Dollar has become stronger against the South African Rand by 1.01% over the past year.

The pair experienced moderate volatility of 9.46%.

Moderate volatility means there is a moderate risk of price changes. It represents a balance of potential gains and risks.

AUD to ZAR Currency Performance and Volatility

Last 7 Days

• Performance: $309 varied between R12.187 (weekly low) and R12.316 (weekly high), a variance of R0.129 .
• Volatility: Fluctuated by 1.06%.

Last 30 Days

• Performance: $309 varied between R12.187 (30-day low) to R12.452 (30-day high), a variance of R0.265 .
• Volatility: Fluctuated by 2.17%.

Last 90 Days

• Performance: $309 varied between R12.188 (90-day low) to R12.666 (90-day high), a variance of R0.478 .
• Volatility: Fluctuated by 3.92%.

Last Year

• Performance: $309 ranged from R11.776 (yearly low) to R12.89 (yearly high), a variance of R1.114 .
• Volatility: Fluctuated by 9.46%.

AUD to ZAR Forecast and trending

Is the Australian Dollar going up or down against the South African Rand?

Today's AUD to ZAR exchange rate (12.23) is higher compared to yesterday's rate (12.215).

Understanding AUD to ZAR Currency Exchange: Our Top Tips

Let's look at some practical information, ideas and tips to help you make sure you can get the most from your money when you convert Australian Dollar to South African Rand, to send a payment, for a trip overseas, when shopping online or to hold a balance in South African Rand.

How to convert AUD to ZAR?

You can convert Australian Dollar to South African Rand either in a physical location or online. If you choose to exchange money at a currency exchange store, bank or at the airport, you'll be given your South African Rand in cash. Or, you can choose to convert digitally, to send a payment overseas for example.

If you're exchanging money in a physical location you'll usually need to take the following steps:

• Choose an exchange service that suits your needs
• Head there with the money in Australian Dollar cash to exchange
• Get a quote for the exchange rate and any commission or fee you need to pay
• Hand over your money and receive your South African Rand in cash

Exchanging your money digitally is often easier. As an example, here's how to send a payment overseas:

• Choose an international payment service that suits your needs and head to their desktop site, or download their app
• Tap Send Payment
• Enter the amount in Australian Dollar you want to send, or the amount in South African Rand you want your recipient to get in the end
• You'll be shown a quote for the exchange rate and any commission or fee you need to pay
• Choose your preferred payment method, and follow the prompts to pay
• Your money will be deposited to your recipient's bank account directly, in South African Rand

How to get the best AUD to ZAR exchange rate?

Because banks, currency exchange offices and international payment services all set their own exchange rates, you'll need to shop around a little to find the best AUD to ZAR exchange rate for your specific transaction.

Get to know the AUD/ZAR mid-market exchange rate using reputable currency conversion tools, so you'll be able to see how the market is trending. You can often set up rate alerts so the service you choose will send you a message when the AUD/ZAR mid-market exchange rate hits your preferred level. Once you see a rate you like, act fast to complete your transaction before markets move again.

Another smart option is to open a multi-currency account which lets you hold a selection of major world currencies, often including Australian Dollar and South African Rand. This can be helpful if you transact internationally often, live overseas, receive payments from abroad, invest in diverse markets or even if you simply love to shop online with international retailers. Because you can hold a balance in the currency or currencies of your choice, there's no need to convert from one currency to another unnecessarily - you can wait until exchange rates are favorable to avoid losing out.

How to buy Australian Dollar with South African Rand?

You'll be able to exchange South African Rand to Australian Dollar in the same way as you'd exchange Australian Dollar to South African Rand. If you have South African Rand in your pocket in cash, you can take them along to a currency exchange service and ask if they'll buy back in exchange for South African Rand. Be aware that the exchange rate might not be great - so coming back from a trip with as little foreign cash as possible is a smart plan.

On the other hand, if you hold Australian Dollar in a bank or specialist provider account, you'll be able to take advantage of online currency exchange services which can often offer fast, efficient and good value conversion which uses a better rate than a bank would.

Where to exchange AUD to ZAR?

You can exchange currencies in person at a currency exchange store, bank or airport, or use an online service instead. It's helpful to know that in person currency exchange options can offer a pretty poor deal overall, as exchange rates commonly include a markup - an extra fee. If you're exchanging somewhere with little local competition - like at an airport or hotel, for example - the chances are that the rate you get will be even worse.

A good alternative is to open a multi-currency account which lets you hold and exchange currencies digitally - and if you pick an account which also offers a linked debit card, you can make ATM withdrawals at home and abroad whenever you need cash. Digital specialist services can often offer a better exchange rate with lower overall costs compared to using your bank or exchanging cash in person - plus they're intuitive to use and let you manage your money with just your phone.