XAF to ZAR exchange rate
Central African CFA Franc to South African Rand currency converter at the live mid-market rate.
Reference rate (mid-market)
1 XAF = 0.02857 ZAR
1 ZAR = 35.0041 XAF
Rate as of . Market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
Reference rate only. MigraPay does not currently support sending Central African CFA Franc (XAF) to South African Rand (ZAR). The rate above is the mid-market rate for comparison; it is not a MigraPay quote.
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XAF to ZAR conversion tables
Popular amounts at today's rate, in both directions.
XAF to ZAR exchange rate history
Market rate over time, with the high, low and average for any period you pick.
About the Central African CFA Franc and the South African Rand
About the Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Symbol
- FCFA
- Issued by
- Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
- Used in
- Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon
- Subunit
- 100 centimes
The Central African CFA franc is pegged to the euro at the same 655.957 rate as its West African counterpart, though the two are not interchangeable. Rates against non-euro currencies track the euro.
About the South African Rand (ZAR)
- Symbol
- R
- Issued by
- South African Reserve Bank
- Used in
- South Africa, and legal tender in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini
- Subunit
- 100 cents
The rand is the most traded African currency and one of the most liquid emerging-market currencies. It is sensitive to global risk appetite and commodity prices, so its rate can swing more than most.
Why the XAF to ZAR rate changes
The Central African CFA Franc to South African Rand exchange rate is not fixed. It moves with supply and demand for each currency, interest-rate decisions by the central banks that issue them, inflation, commodity prices and the general appetite for risk in global markets. Most emerging-market currencies are priced through the US dollar, so a strong or weak dollar day usually shows up in the XAF to ZAR rate too.
The rate on this page is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buy and sell prices on the global market, updated about every 30 minutes. Banks and transfer services add a spread and fees on top, so the XAF to ZAR rate you are offered will usually be lower than the figure here. Use it as the benchmark to judge any quote.
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XAF to ZAR FAQ
What is the XAF to ZAR exchange rate today?
1 Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is 0.02857 South African Rand (ZAR), as of 11 Sept 2026, 18:33 UTC. This is the mid-market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
How much is 100 XAF in South African Rand?
100 XAF is 2.8568 ZAR at the mid-market rate. See the 100 XAF to ZAR page for more amounts.
How much is 1,000 XAF in ZAR?
1,000 XAF converts to 28.5681 ZAR at the mid-market rate. See the 1,000 XAF to ZAR page for more amounts.
How much is 2,000 XAF in South African Rand?
2,000 XAF is 57.1362 ZAR at the mid-market rate. See the 2,000 XAF to ZAR page for more amounts.
How much is 100 ZAR in XAF?
100 ZAR converts to 3,500.41 XAF at the mid-market rate.
Can I send XAF to ZAR with MigraPay?
Not yet. MigraPay currently sends from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the euro area to Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other destinations, plus USDT and USDC wallets. This page is a reference rate for Central African CFA Franc to South African Rand only.
Is the XAF to ZAR rate the same as the mid-market rate?
Yes. It is the wholesale rate between XAF and ZAR on the global market. Banks and transfer services add a spread and fees on top, so the rate you are offered will usually be lower.
How often is this exchange rate updated?
About every 30 minutes, from a global market-data provider. The history chart below shows the daily closing rate for the period you pick.
Rates are mid-market reference rates for information only and are not a quote or an offer to transact.