2022 AED to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 AED to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the AED to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 5.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.9466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0654 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2204 to the December average rate of 4.7077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.0120 was up 13.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.4307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1949, compared to 4.7174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5225 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3987 ZAR (High: 4.3541 / Low: 3.9554). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1358 ZAR (High: 4.2213 / Low: 4.0854).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1837 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 4.7492) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.2359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5133 (+12.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3665 | 4.1094 | 4.2204 |
| February | 4.2213 | 4.0854 | 4.1476 |
| March | 4.2089 | 3.9466 | 4.0738 |
| April | 4.3541 | 3.9554 | 4.0917 |
| May | 4.4246 | 4.2147 | 4.3275 |
| June | 4.4362 | 4.1635 | 4.3086 |
| July | 4.6674 | 4.4454 | 4.5780 |
| August | 4.6660 | 4.4017 | 4.5505 |
| September | 4.9254 | 4.6600 | 4.7862 |
| October | 5.0112 | 4.8033 | 4.9329 |
| November | 5.0120 | 4.6234 | 4.7492 |
| December | 4.8124 | 4.6114 | 4.7077 |