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British Pound to South African Rand Rate History
GBP → ZAR · 60 days of data · 14 providers tracked
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Rates are low right now
15th percentile
Based on 60 days of data (2026-03-13 to 2026-05-20)
Today's best
R2,214.07
HSBC
60-day avg
1 GBP = 22.38 ZAR
Best rate
22.46
2026-03-28 · Ria Money Transfer
Worst rate
21.97
2026-03-16 · HSBC
GBP to ZAR exchange rate chart
Best rate today: 22.1407 ZAR via HSBC
Send R2,214 on a $100 transfer
GBP to ZAR Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 60 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Nationwide | Monese | Xoom (PayPal) | Western Union | NatWest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 20 | 21.9724 | 22.3780✓ | 21.6755 | 22.0848 | 21.8381 |
| May 19 | 21.7812 | 22.2818✓ | 21.6719 | 21.9388 | 21.7791 |
| May 18 | 21.9560 | 22.2799✓ | 21.4419 | 21.9417 | 21.7397 |
| May 17 | 21.9151 | 22.1857✓ | 21.4398 | 21.9009 | 21.6992 |
| May 16 | 21.9151 | 22.1857✓ | 21.4398 | 21.9009 | 21.6992 |
| May 15 | 21.6681 | 22.0786✓ | 21.3661 | 21.7948 | 21.5815 |
| May 14 | 21.7043 | 22.2082✓ | 21.5385 | 21.8914 | 21.6771 |
| May 13 | 21.8148 | 22.3083✓ | 21.7134 | 22.0039 | 21.8298 |
| May 12 | 21.8102 | 22.3656✓ | 21.6951 | 22.1294 | 21.8749 |
| May 11 | 21.8167 | 22.3636✓ | 21.6710 | 22.1057 | 21.8148 |
| May 10 | 21.7908 | 22.2633✓ | 21.6758 | 22.0795 | 21.7890 |
| May 9 | 21.7908 | 22.2633✓ | 21.6758 | 22.0795 | 21.7890 |
| May 8 | 21.7022 | 22.2644✓ | 21.4018 | 22.0041 | 21.7602 |
| May 7 | 21.5688 | 22.2354✓ | 21.5972 | 21.9705 | 21.7268 |
| May 6 | 21.7856 | 22.4254✓ | 21.9715 | 22.1565 | 21.9219 |
| May 5 | 22.2363 | 22.7133✓ | 21.9497 | 22.3902 | 22.1831 |
| May 4 | 22.0575 | 22.5472✓ | 22.0790 | 22.2101 | 22.0350 |
| May 3 | 22.1083 | 22.5902✓ | 22.0747 | 22.2612 | 22.0858 |
| May 2 | 22.1083 | 22.5902✓ | 22.0747 | 22.2612 | 22.0858 |
| May 1 | 22.2117 | 22.6651✓ | 22.1144 | 22.3177 | 22.1296 |
| Apr 30 | 22.3125 | 22.6664✓ | 21.6698 | 22.3015 | 22.1336 |
| Apr 29 | 21.8732 | 22.3729✓ | 21.7449 | 22.0196 | 21.8724 |
| Apr 28 | 21.8269 | 22.3772✓ | 21.8199 | 22.0358 | 21.8715 |
| Apr 27 | 21.8653 | 22.3316✓ | 21.7896 | 22.0102 | 21.8664 |
| Apr 26 | 21.8754 | 22.3179✓ | 21.7870 | 22.0204 | 21.8765 |
| Apr 25 | 21.8754 | 22.3179✓ | 21.7870 | 22.0204 | 21.8765 |
| Apr 24 | 21.9214 | 22.3211✓ | 21.6877 | 22.0987 | 21.8625 |
| Apr 23 | 21.6973 | 22.1770✓ | 21.5280 | 21.9438 | 21.7294 |
| Apr 22 | 21.7923 | 22.2606✓ | 21.4547 | 21.9739 | 21.7565 |
| Apr 21 | 21.5747 | 22.1174✓ | 21.4715 | 21.8251 | 21.6325 |
| Apr 20 | 21.3784 | 22.0654✓ | 21.4297 | 21.7931 | 21.5712 |
| Apr 19 | 21.3367 | 21.9645✓ | 21.4613 | 21.7506 | 21.5292 |
| Apr 18 | 21.3367 | 21.9645✓ | 21.4613 | 21.7506 | 21.5292 |
| Apr 17 | 21.7382 | 22.1942✓ | 21.5181 | 21.8623 | 21.7177 |
| Apr 16 | 21.7341 | 22.1808✓ | 21.5564 | 21.8579 | 21.6636 |
| Apr 15 | 21.7128 | 22.1251✓ | 21.5237 | 21.8202 | 21.6354 |
| Apr 14 | 21.5909 | 22.1388✓ | 21.5267 | 21.7300 | 21.6403 |
| Apr 13 | 21.7421 | 22.1712✓ | 21.4242 | 21.7647 | 21.6993 |
| Apr 12 | 21.6333 | 22.0556✓ | 21.4211 | 21.6558 | 21.5907 |
| Apr 11 | 21.6333 | 22.0556✓ | 21.4211 | 21.6558 | 21.5907 |
| Apr 10 | 21.6189 | 22.0058✓ | 21.4433 | 21.6655 | 21.5332 |
| Apr 9 | 21.2469 | 22.0165✓ | 21.3507 | 21.6495 | 21.5381 |
| Apr 8 | 21.6891 | 22.0826✓ | 21.5052 | 21.7261 | 21.5821 |
| Apr 7 | 21.8542 | 22.3552✓ | 21.7858 | 22.0445 | 21.8271 |
| Apr 6 | 21.8086 | 22.2928✓ | 21.8067 | 21.9985 | 21.7816 |
| Apr 5 | 21.9243 | 22.3779✓ | 21.7067 | 22.1152 | 21.8576 |
| Apr 4 | 21.9243 | 22.3779✓ | 21.7067 | 22.1152 | 21.8576 |
| Apr 3 | 21.9411 | 22.4267✓ | 21.7367 | 22.1322 | 21.8743 |
| Apr 2 | 21.9128 | 22.4010✓ | 21.7591 | 22.2193 | 21.8462 |
| Apr 1 | 21.9319 | 22.4397✓ | 21.6728 | 22.2557 | 21.8967 |
| Mar 31 | 21.9123 | 22.4044✓ | 21.9237 | 22.2481 | 21.9208 |
| Mar 30 | 22.1147 | 22.6346✓ | 22.0258 | 22.3505 | 22.0754 |
| Mar 29 | 22.1577 | 22.7222✓ | 22.1009 | 22.4195 | 22.1879 |
| Mar 28 | 22.1845 | 22.7391✓ | 22.1112 | 22.4606 | 22.2147 |
| Mar 18 | 21.7719 | 22.2386✓ | 21.6980 | 21.9451 | 21.7618 |
| Mar 17 | 21.5994 | 22.1939✓ | 21.6843 | 21.8889 | 21.6899 |
| Mar 16 | 21.5808 | 22.1892✓ | 21.4988 | 21.8701 | 21.6713 |
| Mar 15 | 21.8757 | 22.3864✓ | 21.5394 | 22.0757 | 21.8727 |
| Mar 14 | 21.8757 | 22.3864✓ | 21.5394 | 22.0757 | 21.8727 |
| Mar 13 | 21.8757 | 22.3864✓ | 21.5394 | 22.0852 | 21.8727 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average GBP to ZAR exchange rate?
Over the last 60 days, the average best exchange rate for GBP to ZAR has been 22.3768 ZAR per 1 GBP. The highest rate recorded was 22.4600 on 2026-03-28 via Ria Money Transfer, while the lowest was 21.9673 on 2026-03-16.
Which provider consistently has the best GBP to ZAR rate?
Based on our 60-day tracking, Had the best receive amount on 50 out of the last 60 days tracked. Today, HSBC leads with a rate of 22.1407 ZAR.
Is it a good time to send GBP to ZAR?
Current GBP to ZAR rates are low — sitting in the 15th percentile over the last 60 days. Rates are below average. You may want to wait for improvement or lock in a forward contract.