2021 ZAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2736 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.2257 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2488 AED

2021 ZAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.2736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0479 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2430 to the December average rate of 0.2313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2736 was up 4.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2622, 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 13,681 AED

2020 Average 11,221 AED

Yearly Trough Low 11,285 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,396.29 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2672

0.2281

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 0.2528, compared to 0.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2528

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0205 AED (High: 0.2462 / Low: 0.2257). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 AED (High: 0.2364 / Low: 0.2276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2639) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+23.00%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2639

2020 Avg (June) 0.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2506	0.2367	0.2430
February	0.2542	0.2430	0.2487
March	0.2509	0.2365	0.2451
April	0.2593	0.2505	0.2547
May	0.2677	0.2534	0.2614
June	0.2736	0.2559	0.2639
July	0.2590	0.2474	0.2533
August	0.2566	0.2397	0.2484
September	0.2597	0.2421	0.2521
October	0.2549	0.2409	0.2469
November	0.2462	0.2257	0.2362
December	0.2364	0.2276	0.2313