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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 recent forecasts for the AED to ZAR exchange rate reflect a complex interplay of geopolitical, economic, and market dynamics that could influence upcoming trends. The wariness surrounding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly following Israel's military actions against Iran, has led to market volatility and increased oil prices, potentially impacting the UAE Dirham's stability. Analysts note that higher oil prices may support the AED due to the UAE's significant oil revenues but acknowledge that fluctuations could create uncertainty for the currency's valuation.

Simultaneously, the UAE's economy is expected to grow by 6.2% in 2025, driven by various sectors such as tourism and real estate. This robust growth forecast may bolster confidence in the AED. However, the recent slowdown in the non-oil private sector growth suggests potential vulnerabilities in the UAE's economic diversification efforts that could weigh on the Dirham's strength in the short to medium term.

Concerning the South African Rand, the imposition of a 30% reciprocal tariff on goods from South Africa by the U.S. underlines the country’s increasing susceptibility to global economic sentiments. With South Africa heavily dependent on foreign investment, these trade tensions could hamper the ZAR's performance, particularly as global conditions remain volatile.

Recent price data for the AED to ZAR currency pair indicates it is currently trading near 4.8367, approximately 1.0% below its three-month average of 4.8869. Over the past three months, the exchange rate has maintained a relatively stable range, oscillating between 4.7705 and 5.0976. This stability contrasts with the more significant volatility observed in the oil market, where prices have traded in a 31.1% range, suggesting heightened sensitivity to fluctuations in oil prices, which in turn impact both currencies.

In summary, while the AED may benefit from the UAE's economic growth projections and oil market trends, geopolitical tensions and challenges in the non-oil sector merit cautious observation. Conversely, the ZAR faces headwinds from trade issues and global sentiment. Observers may wish to factor these insights into their international transaction strategies, as developments unfold in both regions.

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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 7-day highs near 4.8749, near its 3-month average, having traded in a relatively stable 6.2% range from 4.7705 to 5.0654
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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
12 Jul 2025
4.8795
2 Week
27 Apr 2025
5.0900
3 Month
26 Jul 2024
4.9750
1 Year
27 Jul 2020
4.4663
5 Year
29 Jul 2015
3.4180
10 Year
31 Jul 2005
1.7940
20 Year
AED/ZAR historic rates

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