ZAR/PLN: what to know
The ZAR/PLN rate shows how much PLN you get for 1 ZAR. Right now, 1 ZAR buys 0.2369 PLN at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 PLN is worth 4.2205 ZAR.
In the short term ZAR is driven mainly by commodity prices and risk appetite, while PLN responds to NBP policy, EU flows and regional sentiment.
The South African Rand (ZAR) is issued by South African Reserve Bank. The rand is named after the Witwatersrand ridge, where gold was discovered. The Polish Zloty (PLN) is issued by National Bank of Poland (NBP). “Złoty” literally means “golden”, a name dating back to medieval gold coins.
Available archived ZAR/PLN observations within the last 365 days range from 0.2091 to 0.2374, with a +12.43% 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.