YEARLY HIGH
0.2534 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1995 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2254 AED

2022 ZAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0539 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2370 to the December average rate of 0.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2534 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2736, 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 12,669 AED
2021 Average 12,436 AED
Yearly Trough Low 9,976 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,693.12 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2499
0.1985
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 0.2386, compared to 0.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0231 AED (High: 0.2528 / Low: 0.2297). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 AED (High: 0.2448 / Low: 0.2369).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2456) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.17%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2456
2021 Avg (March) 0.2451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2433 0.2290 0.2370
February 0.2448 0.2369 0.2411
March 0.2534 0.2376 0.2456
April 0.2528 0.2297 0.2447
May 0.2373 0.2260 0.2311
June 0.2402 0.2254 0.2322
July 0.2249 0.2142 0.2185
August 0.2272 0.2143 0.2198
September 0.2146 0.2030 0.2090
October 0.2082 0.1996 0.2027
November 0.2163 0.1995 0.2107
December 0.2169 0.2078 0.2125