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1 ZAR to XAFSouth African Rand → CFA Franc BEAC
On 2026-10-30, 1 South African Rand (ZAR) = 35.2877 CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) at the mid-market rate. Conversely, 1 XAF = 0.02834 ZAR. Over the last 30 days the ZAR/XAF rate moved between 34.9590 and 35.6184, a change of +0.48%.
This page shows the live mid-market rate from South African Rand (ZAR) to CFA Franc BEAC (XAF), its history over the past year and ready-made conversion tables. Rates are updated twice a day; banks and card networks usually add a margin on top.
ZAR/XAF exchange rate chart
ZAR/XAF went from 35.3096 on Sep 30, 2026 to 35.2877 on Oct 30, 2026 (−0.06 %). Highest: 35.6184 (Oct 21, 2026); lowest: 34.9590 (Oct 2, 2026).
ZAR/XAF exchange rate analysis
Over the last 30 days the ZAR/XAF rate was broadly stable (-0.06%). Over the past 12 months it ranged from 32.5219 (2025-11-05) to 35.6184 (2026-10-21), with an average of 34.3400. Today's rate is 2.76% above its one-year average: 1 ZAR buys more XAF than usual. Day-to-day movements are moderate (average daily change of 0.27%). The largest daily move of the last 30 days was -0.85% on 2026-10-02.
| Period | Date | 1 ZAR = | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | 35.4348 XAF | -0.42% | |
| 1 month ago | 35.3096 XAF | -0.06% | |
| 3 months ago | 34.4057 XAF | +2.56% | |
| 6 months ago | 33.5928 XAF | +5.05% | |
| 1 year ago | 32.8356 XAF | +7.47% |
ZAR/XAF · last 10 days
| Date | 1 ZAR = | 1 XAF = |
|---|---|---|
| 35.2877 XAF | 0.02834 ZAR | |
| 35.4361 XAF | 0.02822 ZAR | |
| 35.3854 XAF | 0.02826 ZAR | |
| 35.3163 XAF | 0.02832 ZAR | |
| 35.2044 XAF | 0.02841 ZAR | |
| 35.3484 XAF | 0.02829 ZAR | |
| 35.2863 XAF | 0.02834 ZAR | |
| 35.4348 XAF | 0.02822 ZAR | |
| 35.5713 XAF | 0.02811 ZAR | |
| 35.6184 XAF | 0.02808 ZAR |
South African Rand to CFA Franc BEAC
CFA Franc BEAC to South African Rand
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 ZAR in XAF today?
1 South African Rand is worth 35.2877 CFA Franc BEAC at the mid-market rate of 2026-10-30. 1 CFA Franc BEAC is worth 0.02834 South African Rand.
How much is 100 ZAR in XAF?
100 ZAR = 3,528.77 XAF, and 100 XAF = 2.8338 ZAR (rate of 2026-10-30).
How has the ZAR to XAF rate changed over the last month?
Over 30 days the rate went from 35.1208 to 35.2877 (+0.48%). The 30-day high was 35.6184 and the low was 34.9590.
How has the ZAR to XAF rate changed this week?
One week ago 1 ZAR was worth 35.4348 XAF; today it is worth 35.2877 XAF (-0.42%).
What was the best ZAR to XAF rate in the past year?
The highest rate of the past 12 months was 1 ZAR = 35.6184 XAF on 2026-10-21; the lowest was 32.5219 XAF on 2025-11-05.
Where does this exchange rate come from?
XeConvert publishes daily mid-market reference rates aggregated from public market data and central bank sources. Banks, card issuers and exchange offices add a margin, so the rate you actually get may be slightly different.
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About the South African Rand (ZAR)
The South African Rand is the official currency of South Africa. Symbol: R. ISO 4217 code: ZAR.
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The CFA Franc BEAC is used in 6 countries and territories, including Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea. Symbol: FCFA. ISO 4217 code: XAF.
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