2018 ZAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3182 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.2383 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2793 AED

2018 ZAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.3182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0799 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3014 to the December average rate of 0.2571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3182 was up 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,908 AED

2017 Average 13,815 AED

Yearly Trough Low 11,914 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,994.33 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3170

0.2433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AED 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 0.2992, compared to 0.2593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0280 AED (High: 0.2778 / Low: 0.2498). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 AED (High: 0.3155 / Low: 0.3055).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+11.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3108

2017 Avg (February) 0.2788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3098	0.2951	0.3014
February	0.3182	0.3023	0.3108
March	0.3155	0.3055	0.3101
April	0.3105	0.2951	0.3035
May	0.3000	0.2876	0.2931
June	0.2922	0.2649	0.2764
July	0.2802	0.2654	0.2744
August	0.2778	0.2498	0.2617
September	0.2602	0.2383	0.2494
October	0.2590	0.2471	0.2526
November	0.2687	0.2539	0.2608
December	0.2681	0.2509	0.2571