Japanese Yen to South African Rand — JPY to ZAR
JPY to ZAR Converter
JPY/ZAR Rate — Last 30 Days
JPY edged up 0.56% this week — modest gains, no strong directional signal.
The 7-day average rate is above the 30-day average — recent momentum favors JPY strengthening vs ZAR. Uptrends can persist, but watch for a mean-reversion pullback.
The rate is at its highest point in 30 days. Strong bullish momentum — JPY buyers are in control. At highs, watch for resistance and potential reversal.
RSI above 50 means buyers are in control over the recent period. At 64, momentum is moderately bullish — not extreme, suggesting the trend has room to continue without being overextended.
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Rate Statistics
| Period | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 0.1034 | 0.1018 | 0.1026 |
| 30 days | 0.1067 | 0.1000 | 0.1024 |
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Historical JPY/ZAR Rates by Year
What drives the JPY/ZAR rate?
Whether you're converting JPY for travel, business, or investment, here's what drives the JPY to ZAR exchange rate. The JPY/ZAR exchange rate is determined by supply and demand in global currency markets, influenced by interest rate decisions from both central banks, economic data releases, inflation figures, and broader risk sentiment in financial markets. Trade flows between the two countries or regions also play an important role in long-term rate direction.
How to get the best JPY to ZAR rate
The rate shown above is the interbank mid-market rate — the real exchange rate used between financial institutions. Individual customers cannot access this rate directly. Banks typically add a 2–3% spread on top, meaning you receive significantly less than the rate shown.
Online transfer services like Wise offer rates very close to the interbank rate with a small transparent fee of 0.5–1%. On a $1,000 JPY exchange this typically saves $15–25 compared to a bank. Airport exchange booths charge the highest fees — often 5–8% above the interbank rate — and should be avoided for large amounts.