British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) exchange rate chart and trend analysis based on real data sourced directly from UK currency suppliers
Our British pound to South African rand chart plots the actual South African rand exchange rates offered by our panel of UK currency suppliers at the end of each day, so you can keep track of the latest trends and make an informed decision about the best time to buy.
This annual exchange rate summary provides a detailed breakdown of the performance of the pound against the South African rand over the past several years so you can put today's South African rand travel money rates into context:
| Year | Open | Close | Low | High | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.4724 | --- | 21.9676 | 23.6304 | --- |
| 2024 | 22.3747 | 22.4473 | 21.7667 | 23.1578 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 19.6861 | 22.3653 | 19.5509 | 23.1913 | 13.61% |
| 2022 | 21.1779 | 19.7491 | 18.8711 | 21.39 | -6.75% |
| 2021 | 20.3555 | 21.1778 | 18.7435 | 21.2509 | 4.04% |
| 2020 | 18.2391 | 20.3555 | 18.1909 | 23.668 | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 18.0581 | 18.2506 | 16.9969 | 19.1666 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 17.797 | 18.0134 | 15.941 | 19.62 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 16.732 | 17.797 | 15.8316 | 18.677 | 6.37% |
| 2016 | 22.5226 | 16.732 | 16.266 | 23.8794 | -25.71% |
| 2015 | 17.7132 | 22.5226 | 16.7899 | 23.6899 | 27.15% |
| 2014 | 17.4365 | 17.7405 | 8.7628 | 18.6945 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 13.4 | 17.4566 | 13.1 | 17.4566 | 30.27% |
| 2012 | 12.2063 | 13.4003 | 3 | 14 | 9.78% |
It's important to use a reputable currency exchange to avoid scams and fraud when buying South African rand, especially if you order online. We compare the South African rand rates from 13 tried-and-tested suppliers who have South African rand in stock and ready to order online now.
You can see the full list on our South African rand travel money comparisons.
