AED to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the AED/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
5.3872 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
3.1430 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
4.3188 ZAR

10-Year AED to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the AED to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 5.3872. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 3.1430.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.2442 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 3.7918 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 4.4711 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +17.91%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 4.7363, showing a variance of 0.8291 points compared to the older 5-year average of 3.9072.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 AED over the decade:

Decade Peak High 26,936 ZAR
10-Year Average 21,594 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 15,715 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 11,220.98 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

5.5865
2.9943
201620182020202220242026

AED to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 3.9072, compared to 4.7363 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.8291 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 3.9072
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 4.7363

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 1.4324 ZAR (High: 5.2464 / Low: 3.8140). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.3726 ZAR (High: 3.9876 / Low: 3.6150).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±1.4324
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.3726

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.4567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.4567

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 3.7918) against the newest annual average (2026: 4.4711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6792 (+17.91%).

2016 Baseline Avg 3.7918
2026 Current Avg 4.4711

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 4.5713
2026-07-27 4.5562
2026-07-26 4.5798
2026-07-25 4.5838
2026-07-24 4.5840
2026-07-23 4.5111
2026-07-22 4.4769
2026-07-21 4.4817
2026-07-20 4.4953
2026-07-19 4.4285
2026-07-18 4.4820
2026-07-17 4.4902
2026-07-16 4.4591
2026-07-15 4.4509
2026-07-14 4.4714
2026-07-13 4.4641
2026-07-12 4.4461
2026-07-11 4.4377
2026-07-10 4.4404
2026-07-09 4.4542
2026-07-08 4.4560
2026-07-07 4.4253
2026-07-06 4.4187
2026-07-05 4.4197
2026-07-04 4.4197
2026-07-03 4.4182
2026-07-02 4.4439
2026-07-01 4.4690
2026-06-30 4.4679
2026-06-29 4.4764
2026-06-28 4.6018

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