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South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal Exchange Rate History - XTransfer

South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal Historical Exchange Rates

Welcome to the ZAR to GTQ exchange rate history page. This page contains detailed daily historical exchange rates between ZAR and GTQ from 2025-3-8 to 2026-02-25, making it easy to look up and reference.

Amount
Result

1 ZAR = 0.481067 GTQ

12:30 Exchange Rate

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1 South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 ZAR = -- GTQ

12:30 Exchange Rate

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1 South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 ZAR to GTQ, including daily data over the past 1 day, 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days. It also marks the highest, lowest, and average rates during each period, helping you easily understand how the exchange rate has changed over time, which is useful for currency exchange, transfers, or investment decisions.

Time
Past 1 day
Past 15 day
Past 30 day
Past 90 day
High
0.481067
0.482405
0.487206
0.487206
Low
0.481067
0.473839
0.471103
0.446561
Average
0.481067
0.478982
0.478671
0.466185

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

Below are the daily average exchange rates of ZAR to GTQ for the past 7 days, helping you track the trend during this period. We also provide exchange rate changes of GTQ to ZAR, helping you understand fluctuations from different perspectives and better plan your currency exchange, transfers, or fund management.

ZAR to GTQ - Last 7 Days

ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-25
0.481067
ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-24
0.478807
ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-23
0.478004
ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-22
0.477989
ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-21
0.476857
ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-20
0.473839
ZARZARGTQGTQ
2026-02-19
0.476271

GTQ to ZAR - Last 7 Days

GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-25
2.078713
GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-24
2.088524
GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-23
2.092033
GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-22
2.092098
GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-21
2.097065
GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-20
2.110421
GTQGTQZARZAR
2026-02-19
2.099645

ZARZAR - South African Rand

The rand was issued in 1961 with the establishment of the Republic of South Africa, replacing the South African pound. ZAR is the mainstay currency of the South African economy and is widely used in mining, manufacturing and financial services. As one of the most important currencies in Africa, the rand has a high liquidity in the international market.

  • Supporting unit:1 cent (1 rand = 100 cents)
  • Denomination of banknotes:10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Rand
  • Reserve currency:No, but it has a significant influence in the African region.
  • Banknote material:Paper-based, featuring various anti-counterfeiting designs.
  • Metal composition:Copper-nickel alloy, nickel-plated steel core alloy
  • Currency symbol:R
  • Paper currency size:Approximately 140mm × 70mm
  • language:en
  • Main unit:Rand
  • ISO code:ZAR
  • Currency name:South African Rand
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:South African Reserve Bank
  • Safe-haven currency:No, mainly emerging market currencies.
  • Coin denomination:5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2, 5 rand.
  • Countries of Use:South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe (partially used)
  • Cross-border payment:The rand is widely circulated in southern Africa, international payments are mostly conducted through the SWIFT network, and cross-border trade often settles in US dollars or euros.

GTQGTQ - Guatemalan Quetzal

The Quetzal was introduced in 1925 and is the official currency of Guatemala. The currency reflects the country's rich agricultural resources, especially coffee and banana exports, which contribute significantly to the national economy. The Quetzal plays an important role in Central American trade.

  • Supporting unit:1 Garchar = 100 cents (Centavos)
  • Denomination of banknotes:Q1, Q5, Q10, Q20, Q50, Q100, Q200
  • Reserve currency:No, it is for domestic economic systems only.
  • Banknote material:Most are made of polymer materials and feature elements such as anti-counterfeiting strips and watermarks.
  • Metal composition:Stainless steel, copper-clad steel, aluminum bronze alloy, etc.
  • Currency symbol:Q
  • Paper currency size:The dimensions of Q100 are 156mm × 67mm, with slight variations in size for different denominations.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:Quetzal
  • ISO code:GTQ
  • Currency name:Guatemala's Gachal
  • Exchange Rate System:Managing floating exchange rate systems
  • Central Bank:Banco de Guatemala
  • Safe-haven currency:No, it is an emerging market currency and does not possess safe-haven attributes.
  • Coin denomination:1, 5, 10, 25, 50 points; Q1
  • Countries of Use:Guatemala is the only country with official usage.
  • Cross-border payment:The SWIFT system connects to the global banking network, but due to the dominance of the US dollar in regional transactions, GTQ cross-border payments often rely on the US dollar or intermediary banks for settlement.

FAQ

What is the relationship between South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal exchange rate and remittance?

The actual amount received during remittance is directly affected by the ZAR to GTQ exchange rate. Differences in rates offered by banks or platforms may lead to significant differences in the final amount. It’s recommended to compare real-time rates and fees from several providers before making a decision.

What exchange rate indicators should be prioritized when making cross-border payments or settlements?

When conducting cross-border transactions, pay attention to real-time rates, the bid-ask spread, settlement fees, etc. Especially for large payments, even small differences in the ZAR to GTQ exchange rate can result in substantial changes in actual amounts.

Why are the South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal exchange rates so different across platforms?

Different banks or payment platforms use various pricing mechanisms. Some use mid-market rates; others add wider spreads, fees, and settlement times.tCauses you to see ZAR to GTQ on Platform A as 7.10, while Platform B shows 7.02. Such differences can be significant for large transactions.

Is it necessary to check the historical trend of South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between ZAR and GTQ, you can determine whether the current exchange rate is high or low, helping you decide whether to immediately remit, lock up the exchange, or delay the transaction to obtain a better price.

How to judge the trend of South African rand to Guatemalan Quetzal based on historical exchange rates?

Look at the charts of ZAR to GTQ over the past few months. If the trend is upward, it means ZAR is appreciating and exchanging to GTQ is more cost-effective; if downward, you may want to act quickly to exchange at a better rate.
Disclaimer: The exchange rate data on this page is collected from public sources for reference only. Due to frequent fluctuations, XTransfer cannot guarantee accuracy or timeliness. Please refer to the real-time quotes from banks, related institutions, or trading systems.