Historical AED to KES rates for 2025–2026. The current interbank rate is approximately 35.37 KES per 1 AED. Rates shown are indicative editorial snapshots — verify with your transfer provider before sending.
Indicative monthly snapshots. Not a guaranteed or verified live rate. Source: remit.ae editorial estimate based on open exchange rate references.
| Month | AED to KES Rate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 36.40 | KES pressured by Kenya import demand |
| Feb 2026 | 36.70 | KES recovery vs USD |
| Mar 2026 | 36.90 | CBK intervention supported KES |
| Apr 2026 | 37.00 | Rate steady above 37 |
| May 2026 | 37.05 | Continued KES stabilisation |
| Jun 2026 | 37.05 | Current interbank rate |
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The UAE Dirham (AED) is fixed to the US Dollar at exactly 3.6725 AED per USD — this is the CBUAE official peg rate and does not change. The Kenyan Shilling (KES) rate against AED changes when the KES moves against USD.
Over the past 30 days (May–June 2026) the AED to KES rate has been broadly stable, trading in the 37.00–37.10 range. The CBK has maintained orderly market conditions following earlier KES volatility in 2024–2025.
Over 90 days (March–June 2026) the rate rose from approximately 36.90 to 35.37 — an appreciation of roughly 0.4% in KES per AED. This reflects gradual KES stabilisation following the CBK's tightened monetary policy and improved forex reserves.
Around mid-March 2026 the AED to KES rate was approximately 36.90 KES per AED. Verify precise historical rates on xe.com or your transfer provider.
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The AED is pegged to the USD at 3.6725. KES has seen gradual depreciation against the USD since 2022 due to Kenya's trade deficit and debt servicing costs, which means AED/KES has trended upward. However 2025–2026 has seen partial KES recovery.