AED/ZAR: what to know
The AED/ZAR rate shows how much ZAR you get for 1 AED. Right now, 1 AED buys 4.5296 ZAR at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 ZAR is worth 0.2208 AED.
In the short term AED is driven mainly by its peg to the US dollar, while ZAR responds to commodity prices and risk appetite.
The UAE Dirham (AED) is issued by Central Bank of the UAE. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar. The South African Rand (ZAR) is issued by South African Reserve Bank. The rand is named after the Witwatersrand ridge, where gold was discovered.
Your bank, card issuer or exchange office may use a different rate and charge fees. Compare the final amount after the charges disclosed for your offer.