YEARLY HIGH
4.2092 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6113 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9330 ZAR

2019 AED to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AED to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 4.2092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3.6113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5979 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7663 to the December average rate of 3.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2092 was up 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,046 ZAR
2018 Average 18,036 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,057 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,989.36 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1700
3.7219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

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

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8641, compared to 4.0020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3606 ZAR (High: 3.9720 / Low: 3.6113). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1025 ZAR (High: 4.0920 / Low: 3.9895).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3606
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1371 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.1326) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3066 (+8.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.1326
2018 Avg (August) 3.8261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9720 3.6113 3.7663
February 3.8468 3.6274 3.7592
March 3.9782 3.8578 3.9183
April 3.9349 3.7862 3.8510
May 4.0267 3.8562 3.9233
June 4.0888 3.8336 3.9664
July 3.9051 3.7760 3.8293
August 4.2092 3.9802 4.1326
September 4.1516 3.9690 4.0490
October 4.1756 3.9671 4.0543
November 4.0920 3.9895 4.0285
December 4.0262 3.8144 3.9181