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

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.

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AED/USD 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 USD RateContext
Jan 20260.2723AED/USD peg maintained (3.6725/USD)
Feb 20260.2723Fixed rate — no movement
Mar 20260.2723CBUAE peg unchanged
Apr 20260.2723Rate constant
May 20260.2723Peg maintained
Jun 20260.2723Current reference rate (fixed)

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

Why Does the AED to USD 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 US Dollar (USD) rate against AED changes when the USD moves against USD.

  • The rate does not change: The AED is officially pegged to the USD at exactly 3.6725 AED per USD by the CBUAE. This means 1 AED = 1/3.6725 = 0.27230 USD exactly. This peg has been in place since 1997 and is not expected to change.
  • CBUAE intervention: The Central Bank of the UAE holds substantial USD reserves and intervenes as needed to maintain the peg.
  • Oil revenue recycling: UAE oil export revenues (denominated in USD) are recycled through the banking system, providing structural USD supply that supports the peg.
  • Provider margins: Providers sending AED to USD charge a fee/margin above the fixed interbank rate. The underlying cross-rate is constant; only the provider margin varies.

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

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.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AED to USD 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.

Why is the AED pegged to the USD?

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.

If the rate is fixed, why do providers charge different amounts?

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.

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