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HMRC ZAR/GBP Monthly Average Rate · January 2020
ZAR units per £1 · Rand · South Africa
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HMRC Monthly Average
January 2020
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Both sources are HMRC-accepted. You must use the same rate source consistently across acquisition and disposal within a single CGT calculation. We calculate your gain under both and show you the difference. Try the calculator →
What is the HMRC monthly average rate?
HMRC publishes official monthly average exchange rates for use in UK tax calculations. For January 2020, the ZAR/GBP rate is 18.6500 — meaning £1 sterling buys 18.6500 Rand.
These rates are published on the penultimate Thursday of each month and apply to the following month. They are the standard reference for HMRC-compliant tax reporting, including capital gains tax on the disposal of foreign assets.
To convert a ZAR amount to GBP using this rate: divide the ZAR amount by 18.6500.
Using this rate for capital gains tax
If you acquired or disposed of a foreign asset in January 2020, this HMRC monthly average rate is one of two acceptable rate sources for your capital gains tax calculation.
The other is the Bank of England daily spot rate on the transaction date. HMRC permits either — but you must apply the same source consistently across acquisition and disposal within a single asset calculation.
The choice of rate source can make a meaningful difference to your CGT liability. We calculate both automatically and show the sterling gain under each.
Step-by-step: ZAR to GBP CGT calculation using the January 2020 rate
Convert acquisition cost
Take your original purchase price in ZAR. Divide by the HMRC rate for the month of acquisition to get the sterling cost.
Convert disposal proceeds
Take your sale price in ZAR. Divide by the HMRC rate for the month of disposal — which may be this rate if you sold in January 2020.
Calculate the gain
Subtract the sterling acquisition cost from the sterling disposal proceeds. The difference is your capital gain in GBP — reportable to HMRC.
Note on rate consistency: HMRC requires you to use the same rate source (monthly average or daily spot) for both acquisition and disposal within a single calculation. You cannot mix sources. We enforce this automatically and show the result under both sources side by side.
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Enter your disposal details and TealFX applies the January 2020 ZAR rate automatically — then compares it against the Bank of England spot rate so you can use the most favourable compliant figure.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the ZAR exchange rate in January 2020?
The HMRC official monthly average exchange rate for Rand (ZAR) in January 2020 was 18.6500 ZAR per £1 GBP. To convert a ZAR amount to sterling, divide by 18.6500. For example, ZAR 100,000 ÷ 18.6500 = £5,362.
What exchange rate do I use to report foreign income or capital gains to HMRC?
HMRC allows two approved rate sources: the HMRC monthly average exchange rate or the Bank of England daily spot rate (the 4pm fixing on the transaction date). Both are valid. For capital gains tax, using the more favourable rate can make a significant difference on large disposals. TealFX calculates your gain under both rates automatically.
Can I use the January 2020 HMRC monthly average rate for capital gains tax?
Yes. HMRC accepts the monthly average exchange rate as a valid method for converting foreign currency amounts to sterling for CGT purposes. You may use either the monthly average rate or the Bank of England daily spot rate — but must apply one source consistently across acquisition and disposal.
Where does HMRC publish official exchange rates?
HMRC publishes official monthly average exchange rates at trade-tariff.service.gov.uk. Rates are published on the penultimate Thursday of the prior month. TealFX imports these rates directly, so the figures on this page match HMRC's published data.