CAD to ZAR · Convert Canadian Dollar to South African Rand
1 CAD = 12.1093 ZARUpdated Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:02:31 GMT
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About the CAD/ZAR rate
The Canadian Dollar is the official currency of Canada. The South African Rand is the official currency of South Africa. The exchange rate shown here is the interbank mid-market rate — the rate at which banks trade with each other — and is the fairest reference point when comparing offers from banks, remittance services or mobile-money transfers.
- 1 CAD = 12.1093 ZAR
- 10 CAD = 121.09 ZAR
- 100 CAD = 1,210.93 ZAR
- 1,000 CAD = 12,109.34 ZAR
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 CAD in ZAR?
- As of the latest update, 1 Canadian Dollar (CAD) equals 12.1093 South African Rand (ZAR). Rates refresh hourly on this page.
- Where does the CAD to ZAR rate come from?
- We pull reference rates from open.er-api.com, an aggregator of interbank mid-market rates. These are indicative — actual rates at banks and money-transfer services include a spread and may differ by a few percent.
- Is this the rate I'll get when sending money?
- No — this is the mid-market rate, the rate banks trade at with each other. Retail providers (banks, Western Union, Wise, MoneyGram, mobile money) add a markup and/or fees. Compare their total cost against this rate to find the best deal.
- How often does the CAD/ZAR rate change?
- Continuously, during global market hours. Daily moves of 0.1–0.5% are typical; larger moves happen around central-bank announcements, inflation data or geopolitical events.