YEARLY HIGH
0.2769 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.2376 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2545 AED

2019 ZAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2656 to the December average rate of 0.2553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2769 was down 12.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3182, 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 13,845 AED
2018 Average 13,955 AED
Yearly Trough Low 11,879 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,966.56 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2685
0.2396
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 0.2590, compared to 0.2501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0251 AED (High: 0.2769 / Low: 0.2518). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 AED (High: 0.2507 / Low: 0.2444).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2656) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3014), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0358 (-11.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2656
2018 Avg (January) 0.3014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2769 0.2518 0.2656
February 0.2757 0.2600 0.2661
March 0.2592 0.2514 0.2552
April 0.2641 0.2541 0.2597
May 0.2593 0.2483 0.2549
June 0.2609 0.2446 0.2522
July 0.2648 0.2561 0.2612
August 0.2512 0.2376 0.2420
September 0.2520 0.2409 0.2470
October 0.2521 0.2395 0.2467
November 0.2507 0.2444 0.2482
December 0.2622 0.2484 0.2553