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AED to ZAR 2026 Forecasts

Analysis of recent United Arab Emirates dirham → rand forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest United Arab Emirates dirham to South African rand performance and trends.

 

The AED to ZAR exchange rate is currently in a bearish trend.

Key drivers include:

  • The interest rate differential has widened, with the South African Reserve Bank lowering the repo rate while the UAE maintains higher rates.
  • The UAE's strong economic growth outlook, projected at 4.9% in 2025, contrasts with South Africa's slower growth forecasts of 1.4% in 2026.
  • Volatile oil prices, trading near recent highs, could impact the ZAR, given the South African economy's reliance on commodities.

In the near term, the AED to ZAR pair is expected to trade within a stable range, continuing recent patterns.

An upside risk could emerge if the UAE's Digital Dirham enhances economic stability and boosts investor confidence. Conversely, a downside risk lies in further monetary easing by the South African Reserve Bank, which could weaken the ZAR further.

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AED to ZAR Market Data

United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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AED to ZAR at 4.4890 is 3.2% below its 3-month average of 4.6362, having traded in a relatively stable 7.2% range from 4.4522 to 4.7741
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Compare & Save - United Arab Emirates dirham to South African rand

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our AED to ZAR calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on United Arab Emirates dirham to Rand currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the United Arab Emirates dirham rise against the South African rand?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the United Arab Emirates dirham vs South African rand current value is to look the AED/ZAR historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the AED to ZAR exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateAED/ZARPeriod
27 Dec 2025
4.5368
2 Week
12 Oct 2025
4.7402
3 Month
10 Jan 2025
5.2026
1 Year
11 Jan 2021
4.2248
5 Year
13 Jan 2016
4.5238
10 Year
15 Jan 2006
1.6436
20 Year
AED/ZAR historic rates

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more