PLN/ZAR: what to know
The PLN/ZAR rate shows how much ZAR you get for 1 PLN. Right now, 1 PLN buys 4.2197 ZAR at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 ZAR is worth 0.2370 PLN.
In the short term PLN is driven mainly by NBP policy, EU flows and regional sentiment, while ZAR responds to commodity prices and risk appetite.
The Polish Zloty (PLN) is issued by National Bank of Poland (NBP). “Złoty” literally means “golden”, a name dating back to medieval gold coins. The South African Rand (ZAR) is issued by South African Reserve Bank. The rand is named after the Witwatersrand ridge, where gold was discovered.
Available archived PLN/ZAR observations within the last 365 days range from 4.2114 to 4.7814, with a -11.05% change from the first to the last available sample. This is not necessarily a full year of observations or an intraday range.
For anyone in Poland, this is the mid-market reference to compare against your bank or kantor before exchanging. Your bank, card issuer or exchange office may use a different rate and charge fees. Compare the final amount after the charges disclosed for your offer.