Convert US Dollar to UAE Dirham
USD to AED Exchange Rate Calculator
Convert US Dollar (USD) to UAE Dirham (AED) at the live mid-market exchange rate, refreshed every hour from Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference data). Enter any amount below for an instant conversion — free, no sign-up required.
USD/AED Price History
Interactive USD/AED exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the single most traded currency in global foreign exchange markets. Issued by the Federal Reserve System since 1913, it anchors the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) and sits on one side of roughly 88% of all forex transactions.
- •Involved in ~88% of all daily forex turnover (BIS Triennial Survey)
- •Accounts for roughly 58% of allocated central bank reserves (IMF COFER)
- •Primary invoicing currency for global oil, metals, and most commodities
- •Dollar-denominated debt issued outside the US exceeds $13 trillion
- •The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate, which drives USD strength globally
About UAE Dirham (AED)
The United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) is the official currency of the UAE, pegged to the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD since 1997. The peg makes AED effectively a proxy for USD across all cross rates, while the UAE's oil revenues fund one of the world's most active trade and financial hubs.
- •Pegged to USD at 3.6725 AED since November 1997
- •The UAE is a top-10 global oil exporter (via ADNOC)
- •Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the regional financial hub for the Middle East
- •The UAE has zero personal income tax
- •Remittances from the UAE to South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) exceed $45 billion annually
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UAE Dirham (AED) pegged to a major currency?
Yes — UAE Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar, which means USD/AED movements are primarily driven by the other currency. When USD rallies against a basket of currencies, AED moves with it.
What is a typical daily range for USD/AED?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like this pair typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move USD/AED the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are FOMC decisions, non-farm payrolls (first Friday monthly), and US CPI releases and US Dollar Index moves (AED is pegged to USD). Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert USD to AED at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market USD/AED than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the USD/AED rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market USD/AED rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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