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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.

 

The exchange rate for AED to ZAR has been under considerable pressure, recently trading at 90-day lows near 4.7687. This reflects a 4.0% decline from its 3-month average of 4.9674, indicating increased volatility in the market with fluctuations ranging from 4.7687 to 5.3844. Analysts attribute part of this movement to geopolitical tensions arising from Israel's military actions in Iran, which have led to heightened oil prices—a key factor in the South African rand's valuation given its dependence on commodity prices.

Economic growth prospects in the UAE remain robust, with the Arab Monetary Fund projecting a 6.2% growth rate for 2025, driven by boosts in tourism, real estate, and trade. However, the recent slowdown in the UAE's non-oil private sector growth, recorded at its weakest in nearly four years, raises concerns about the effectiveness of diversification efforts, which could impact the AED negatively.

The AED's value may also be influenced by the UAE's pursuit of a trade agreement with the U.S. aimed at reducing tariffs on steel and aluminum exports. This initiative could reshape trade balances and further inform currency dynamics in both the AED and ZAR markets.

Conversely, the South African rand faces challenges from external trade pressures, notably the 30% reciprocal tariff imposed by the U.S., worsening its current account deficits. The reliance on foreign investments makes the ZAR particularly sensitive to global investor sentiment. As oil prices remain volatile, currently trading at $68.80—3.2% above the 3-month average—any significant shifts could further impact the ZAR's strength, which traditionally correlates with oil price movements.

In summary, the interplay of these economic indicators suggests a cautious outlook for the AED/ZAR exchange rate. Analysts warn that the combination of geopolitical instability, domestic economic challenges, and bilateral trade negotiations may contribute to ongoing volatility and fluctuations.

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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 4.8430 is 2.0% below its 3-month average of 4.9443, having traded in a quite volatile 10.8% range from 4.7705 to 5.2865
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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
21 Jun 2025
4.9014
2 Week
06 Apr 2025
5.2555
3 Month
05 Jul 2024
4.9484
1 Year
06 Jul 2020
4.6236
5 Year
08 Jul 2015
3.4168
10 Year
10 Jul 2005
1.8761
20 Year
AED/ZAR historic rates

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