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AED to ZAR 2025 Forecasts

Analysis of recent United Arab Emirates dirham → rand forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest United Arab Emirates dirham to South African rand performance and trends.

 

Recent developments indicate a nuanced outlook for the AED to ZAR exchange rate. As of October 19, 2025, the AED is trading at 4.6992 ZAR, which is approximately 1.5% below its three-month average of 4.7704 ZAR. The exchange rate has exhibited relative stability within a range of 6.2%, suggesting a consistent market sentiment toward the AED in the face of various economic factors.

Key factors affecting the UAE Dirham include a newly established currency swap agreement with Turkey, valued at 18 billion AED. Analysts suggest that this arrangement may enhance liquidity and financial transaction efficiency between the two nations, potentially bolstering the AED in international markets. Moreover, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a positive outlook on the UAE economy, projecting a GDP growth of 4.8% for 2025, a factor that could reinforce investor confidence in the AED.

Conversely, the South African Rand faces pressures from both domestic and global influences. Geopolitical tensions, particularly surrounding US-China trade relations, have prompted investors to gravitate toward safe-haven assets, impacting the ZAR's performance negatively. Commodity price fluctuations, especially in gold—a critical export for South Africa—have mixed effects on the rand, reflecting vulnerability to global risk sentiment. Additionally, a surprising drop in inflation to 3.3% in August has led to speculation regarding potential interest rate cuts by the South African Reserve Bank. However, the central bank's recent choice to maintain the key interest rate at 7% indicates a cautious approach amid ongoing economic assessments.

Oil prices, currently at 14-day highs near 65.94 USD per barrel, also play a significant role in determining the ZAR's stability. With recent trading reflecting a volatility range of 20.4% between 60.96 and 73.37 USD, fluctuations in oil prices could further impact the rand, particularly with its correlation to South Africa's economic performance.

Overall, the interplay between the strengthening UAE economy and various vulnerabilities facing the ZAR suggests a cautious yet strategic approach for businesses and individuals engaging in transactions involving these currencies. Consideration of these factors will be crucial for effectively navigating the AED to ZAR exchange rate in the coming weeks.

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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 is at 90-day lows near 4.6703, 1.9% below its 3-month average of 4.7631, having traded in a relatively stable 6.2% range from 4.6703 to 4.9604
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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.

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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
11 Oct 2025
4.7656
2 Week
27 Jul 2025
4.8337
3 Month
25 Oct 2024
4.8102
1 Year
26 Oct 2020
4.4125
5 Year
28 Oct 2015
3.7323
10 Year
30 Oct 2005
1.8201
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