Convert 4995097 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to South African Rand (ZAR)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on December 22nd 2024 ( 12/22/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to South African Rand (ZAR) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to South African Rand (ZAR) rates are updated every minute using our advanced technology for live forex currency conversion. Check back in a few days for things to buy with this amount and information about where exactly you can exchange currencies online and offline.
The currency exchange rate, calculated between Botswanan Pula and South African Rand on 12/22/2024 is 1 BWP = 1.3309 ZAR - AVERAGE intraday quotes were used for this currency conversion.
Convert 4995097 BWP / 4995097 ZAR to major currencies
The Botswana pula (BWP) was first circulated in 1976, is the official currency of Botswana and an unofficial backup currency to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe abandoned their own currency in September 2008 officially for the South African rand, but unofficially accepting the BWP. Each pula is subdivided into 100 thebe.
The BWP is controlled by the central bank of Botswana known as the Bank of Botswana who issues coins in denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 thebe and 1, 2, 5 pula as well as banknotes in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula denominations.
Interestingly the word pula is translated as "rain" or "blessing", which in a desert country such as Botswana is oftentimes looked upon as the same. Thebe can be translated to mean "shield".
About South African Rand (ZAR)
The official currency of South Africa is the rand. The rand is subdivided into 100 cents and is issued in denominations of R 10, R 20, R 50, R 100 and R 200. Foreign currency can be exchanged at most banks as well as at currency exchange offices that are conveniently located around the country in major cities, at airports and most major hotels.
