Historical AED to USD rates for 2025–2026. The current reference rate is exactly 0.2723 USD per 1 AED (fixed). 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 USD Rate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.2723 | AED/USD peg maintained (3.6725/USD) |
| Feb 2026 | 0.2723 | Fixed rate — no movement |
| Mar 2026 | 0.2723 | CBUAE peg unchanged |
| Apr 2026 | 0.2723 | Rate constant |
| May 2026 | 0.2723 | Peg maintained |
| Jun 2026 | 0.2723 | Current reference rate (fixed) |
Rates are indicative editorial snapshots, not verified live data. Always verify with your provider.
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 US Dollar (USD) rate against AED changes when the USD moves against USD.
The AED to USD rate has been exactly 0.2723 for the past 30 days, 90 days, and for nearly 30 years. This is a pegged fixed-rate corridor. There is no trend to describe.
Corridor note: USD transfers to the US via ACH take 1–3 business days. Wire transfers arrive same day. Wise and most major providers cover this corridor at competitive margins.
No movement over any time period. The AED/USD peg of 3.6725 has been in place since 1997 and is not expected to change. All variation on this corridor is in provider fees/margins, not the underlying exchange rate.
The AED to USD rate is fixed at exactly 3.6725 AED per USD (0.27230 USD per AED) by the Central Bank of the UAE. This rate has been unchanged since 1997.
The UAE adopted a fixed peg to the USD in 1978, tightened to the current 3.6725 rate in 1997. The peg provides monetary stability, makes oil export revenues (USD-denominated) directly comparable to AED, and reduces exchange rate risk for UAE businesses trading with USD partners.
Providers charge a margin above the interbank rate (0.1–2% typically) plus fixed transaction fees. This is the provider's profit margin — the underlying AED/USD rate is always 3.6725. Compare total cost (margin + fees) on remit.ae, not just the displayed rate.