CAD to ZAR Rate Today: Canadian Dollar to South African Rand
1 Canadian dollar (CAD) = 11.72 South African rand (ZAR) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 CAD = 5,859.21 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 0.0853 CAD.
Quick facts
- 1 CAD = 11.72 ZAR (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 ZAR = 0.0853 CAD
- CAD is the code for the Canadian dollar; ZAR is the code for the South African rand (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert CAD to ZAR
- Find today's rate: 1 CAD = 11.72 ZAR.
- Multiply the amount in CAD by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 CAD × 11.72 = 5,859.21 ZAR.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
CAD to ZAR conversion table
| Canadian Dollars [CA$] | South African Rand [R] |
|---|---|
| 1 CA$ | 11.72 R |
| 5 CA$ | 58.59 R |
| 10 CA$ | 117.18 R |
| 50 CA$ | 585.92 R |
| 100 CA$ | 1,171.84 R |
| 200 CA$ | 2,343.69 R |
| 500 CA$ | 5,859.21 R |
| 1,000 CA$ | 11,718.43 R |
| 5,000 CA$ | 58,592.13 R |
| 10,000 CA$ | 117,184.27 R |
ZAR to CAD conversion table
| South African Rand [R] | Canadian Dollars [CA$] |
|---|---|
| 1 R | 0.0853 CA$ |
| 5 R | 0.4267 CA$ |
| 10 R | 0.8534 CA$ |
| 50 R | 4.27 CA$ |
| 100 R | 8.53 CA$ |
| 200 R | 17.07 CA$ |
| 500 R | 42.67 CA$ |
| 1,000 R | 85.34 CA$ |
| 5,000 R | 426.68 CA$ |
| 10,000 R | 853.36 CA$ |
Is this the CAD to ZAR rate you will get?
The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay on global currency markets. It is the fairest benchmark, but it is rarely what you receive.
- Banks and exchange houses usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, often 1–3% or more.
- Money transfer apps may offer a rate closer to mid-market but charge a fixed fee.
- Compare the total the recipient will get, after fees, rather than the headline rate.
Canadian Dollar and South African Rand
| Canadian Dollar | South African Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | CAD (CA$) | ZAR (R) |
What is a Canadian dollar?
The official currency of Canada. Used throughout Canada and commonly held as a reserve currency.
What is a South African rand?
The official currency of South Africa. Used in South Africa and informally in several neighboring countries.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 CAD in ZAR?
100 Canadian dollars (CAD) = 1,171.84 South African rand (ZAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 ZAR in CAD?
1 South African rand (ZAR) = 0.0853 Canadian dollars (CAD) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's CAD to ZAR rate different?
We show the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buying and selling prices on global currency markets. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps usually add a margin to this rate and may charge a fee, so compare the total amount the recipient gets.
How often is the CAD to ZAR rate updated?
Rates come from ExchangeRate-API's daily-updated feed and are cached for up to 12 hours. They are mid-market reference rates, so banks and card providers will charge a different rate.
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