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ZAR to AED Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
0.3182 AED
10-YEAR LOW
0.1856 AED
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.2359 AED

10-Year ZAR to AED Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to AED exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 24, 2018, when the pair was valued at 0.3182. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 25, 2023, dropping to a support floor of 0.1856.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.1325 AED. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.2607 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 0.2239 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -14.13%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.2132, showing a variance of 0.0450 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.2582.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 15,908 AED
10-Year Average 11,794 AED
Decade Trough Low 9,281 AED
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 6,626.98 AED purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

0.3240
0.1737
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to AED 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 0.2582, compared to 0.2132 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.0450 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.2582
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.2132

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 0.0799 AED (High: 0.3182 / Low: 0.2383). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0201 AED (High: 0.2335 / Low: 0.2135).

2018 Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0300

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.2607) against the newest annual average (2026: 0.2239), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0368 (-14.13%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.2607
2026 Current Avg 0.2239

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-06-12 0.2254
2026-06-11 0.2230
2026-06-10 0.2219
2026-06-09 0.2228
2026-06-08 0.2222
2026-06-07 0.2216
2026-06-06 0.2217
2026-06-05 0.2238
2026-06-04 0.2253
2026-06-03 0.2253
2026-06-02 0.2260
2026-06-01 0.2263
2026-05-31 0.2262
2026-05-30 0.2263
2026-05-29 0.2263
2026-05-28 0.2247
2026-05-27 0.2243

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