2020 ZAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2622 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.1906 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2244 AED

2020 ZAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.1906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0716 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2550 to the December average rate of 0.2471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2622 was down 5.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2769, 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 13,110 AED

2019 Average 12,723 AED

Yearly Trough Low 9,530 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,579.30 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2608

0.1915

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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 0.2223, compared to 0.2266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0356 AED (High: 0.2406 / Low: 0.2050). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 AED (High: 0.2267 / Low: 0.2197).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-3.99%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2550

2019 Avg (January) 0.2656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2622	0.2448	0.2550
February	0.2489	0.2344	0.2440
March	0.2406	0.2050	0.2206
April	0.2037	0.1906	0.1973
May	0.2116	0.1941	0.2024
June	0.2223	0.2108	0.2146
July	0.2239	0.2139	0.2191
August	0.2216	0.2076	0.2134
September	0.2272	0.2141	0.2197
October	0.2267	0.2197	0.2235
November	0.2427	0.2257	0.2367
December	0.2527	0.2402	0.2471