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Zimbabwe exchange rates today
1 USD to ZiG Today: Live Zimbabwe Exchange Rates
Track the live 1 USD to ZiG exchange rate in Zimbabwe, including the RBZ official rate, black market rate, bank rates, cash rates, and market premium. Rates update every 30 minutes.
ZAR
16.3000
per 1 USD
BWP
13.6800
per 1 USD
ZMW
17.7400
per 1 USD
MZN
63.6100
per 1 USD
NAD
16.3000
per 1 USD
EUR
0.8610
per 1 USD
GBP
0.7440
per 1 USD
CNY
6.7900
per 1 USD
AED
3.6700
per 1 USD
Popular USD/ZiG Conversions
Quick links for common Zimbabwe exchange-rate searches
Official Rate
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
| Provider | Buy Rate | Sell Rate | Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Central Bank
|
26.9181
|
26.9181
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
|
Official Rate
|
26.8800
|
26.8800
|
ZWG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
|
Business Max
Best
|
27.5911
|
27.5911
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
Parallel/Black Market
Street & parallel market rates
| Provider | Buy Rate | Sell Rate | Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Black Market Min
|
30.0000
|
30.0000
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
|
Black Market Max
|
33.0000
|
33.0000
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
|
Cash Rate
Best
|
40.0000
|
40.0000
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
Business Rates
Supermarkets, retailers & services
| Business | Buy Rate | Sell Rate | Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OK Supermarket
Best
|
32.0000
|
32.0000
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
|
Pick N Pay
|
31.0000
|
31.0000
|
ZiG | 05 Jun 21:47 |
International & Regional Rates
1 USD expressed in each currency
| Currency | Rate | Code | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| South African Rand |
16.3000
|
ZAR | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| Botswana Pula |
13.6800
|
BWP | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| Zambian Kwacha |
17.7400
|
ZMW | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| Mozambican Metical |
63.6100
|
MZN | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| Namibian Dollar |
16.3000
|
NAD | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| Euro |
0.8610
|
EUR | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| British Pound |
0.7440
|
GBP | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| Chinese Yuan |
6.7900
|
CNY | 05 Jun 21:47 |
| UAE Dirham |
3.6700
|
AED | 05 Jun 21:47 |
Currency Converter
Official & black market rates
USD to ZiG FAQ: Zimbabwe Exchange Rates Today
What is 1 USD to ZiG today in Zimbabwe?
ZimRate shows the live 1 USD to ZiG exchange rate using the current RBZ official rate, plus black market, bank, cash, and business rate comparisons. The official USD/ZiG rate is set and published by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and is used by formal banks, licensed forex bureaus, and government transactions.
What is the black market exchange rate in Zimbabwe today?
The parallel market (commonly called the black market) rate reflects what USD actually trades for in informal transactions: cash exchanges between individuals, street dealers, and informal money changers. This rate is driven purely by supply and demand. Because official channels often have limited USD availability, the parallel rate is typically higher than the official rate. ZimRate tracks the reported high, low, and cash variants of the parallel rate.
What is the bank rate in Zimbabwe today?
The bank rate is the USD/ZiG rate published or used by commercial banks and licensed financial institutions. ZimRate separates available bank rates from the RBZ official rate and the parallel market rate so you can compare formal and informal pricing without mixing the two.
Is ZiG the same as ZWG?
Yes. ZiG is the common name for Zimbabwe Gold, while ZWG is the ISO currency code used by banks and international currency systems. Both refer to Zimbabwe's domestic currency, launched by the RBZ in April 2024 after replacing the Zimbabwe Dollar.
How do I convert USD to ZiG?
Use the ZimRate USD to ZiG converter, or multiply your USD amount by the latest exchange rate. For quick checks, start with common conversions such as 1 USD to ZiG, 10 USD to ZiG, 100 USD to ZiG, and 1500 USD to ZiG.
Regional and international rates
The currency strip above the rate tables shows how USD compares to major regional currencies: South African rand (ZAR), Botswana pula (BWP), Zambian kwacha (ZMW), Mozambican metical (MZN), Namibian dollar (NAD), plus international currencies including EUR, GBP, CNY, and AED. These help Zimbabwean businesses and travellers assess cross-border costs without switching between multiple sites.