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AED to SAR Exchange Rate History — 30 & 90 Day Trend

Historical AED to SAR rates for 2025–2026. The current reference rate is approximately 1.0219 SAR per 1 AED. Rates shown are indicative editorial snapshots — verify with your transfer provider before sending.

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AED/SAR Monthly Rate Snapshot — 2026

Indicative monthly snapshots. Not a guaranteed or verified live rate. Source: remit.ae editorial estimate based on open exchange rate references.

MonthAED to SAR RateContext
Jan 20261.0218Both currencies pegged to USD
Feb 20261.0219Rate near-constant
Mar 20261.0219AED/SAR minimal movement
Apr 20261.0219Pegged corridor stability
May 20261.0219No change
Jun 20261.0219Current reference rate

Rates are indicative editorial snapshots, not verified live data. Always verify with your provider.

Why Does the AED to SAR Rate Move?

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 Saudi Riyal (SAR) rate against AED changes when the SAR moves against USD.

  • Dual USD peg: Both the AED and SAR are pegged to the US Dollar at fixed rates (AED: 3.6725/USD; SAR: 3.7500/USD). This creates an almost perfectly stable AED/SAR rate of approximately 1.0218–1.0220.
  • Rate stability: The AED/SAR rate has been functionally constant for decades. It will only change if one of the central banks adjusts its USD peg — which is extremely unlikely.
  • Provider margins: Exchange houses in the UAE charge a margin above the interbank rate. For AED/SAR, most providers offer rates between 1.00 and 1.015 due to their margin, not underlying rate movement.
  • Real-time settlement: The GCC's BUNA payment system enables cross-border real-time transfers between AED and SAR at near-peg rates.

30-Day Trend — AED to SAR (May–Jun 2026)

The AED to SAR rate has been essentially constant at 1.0218–1.0220 over the past 30 days — as it has been for years. The variation is entirely at the fourth decimal place. This is the most stable corridor on remit.ae.

Corridor note: Saudi Arabia supports SARIE (real-time interbank), SADAD, and iFAWRI payment systems. Bank-to-bank transfers typically arrive same day or within hours.

90-Day Trend — AED to SAR (Mar–Jun 2026)

Over 90 days and well beyond, the AED to SAR rate has not materially moved. Both currencies are fixed to the USD. The only "movement" is provider margin variation, which typically ranges 0.3–1.5% below the interbank cross-rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the AED to SAR rate 90 days ago?

The AED to SAR rate 90 days ago was approximately 1.0219 — the same as today. Both currencies are pegged to the USD at fixed rates, making this corridor functionally constant.

Is sending AED to SAR cheap?

The mid-rate is fixed, so all cost is provider margin. Al Ansari, UAE Exchange, and Al Fardan typically offer competitive SAR rates. Wise also covers this corridor. Compare on remit.ae. Margins range 0.3–1.0% on this corridor.

Will the AED to SAR rate ever change?

Both the AED and SAR are pegged to the USD and central bank policy strongly supports maintaining these pegs. A change would require the UAE (CBUAE) or Saudi Arabia (SAMA) to adjust their USD peg, which is considered unlikely.

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