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AED to GBP Market Data

United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

1 AED = GBP

-0.1%

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AED to GBP at 0.2078 is just below its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 5.7% range from 0.2029 to 0.2145

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1 GBP = 4.8061 AED

Date	AED/GBP	Period
21 Sep 2024	0.2044	2 Week
07 Jul 2024	0.2126	3 Month
06 Oct 2023	0.2225	1 Year
07 Oct 2019	0.2216	5 Year
08 Oct 2014	0.1685	10 Year
10 Oct 2004	0.1521	20 Year

AED/GBP historic rates

What are equivalent amounts of AED and GBP?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for AED to GBP (United Arab Emirates dirham to British pound)*.

AED	GBP
د.إ 1	£ 0.2081
د.إ 5	£ 1.0405
د.إ 10	£ 2.0810
د.إ 20	£ 4.1620
د.إ 50	£ 10.41
د.إ 100	£ 20.81
د.إ 250	£ 52.03
د.إ 500	£ 104.05
د.إ 1,000	£ 208.10
د.إ 2,000	£ 416.20
د.إ 5,000	£ 1,041
د.إ 10,000	£ 2,081
د.إ 20,000	£ 4,162
د.إ 50,000	£ 10,405
د.إ 100,000	£ 20,810

AED	GBP
د.إ 4.8061	£ 1
د.إ 24.03	£ 5
د.إ 48.06	£ 10
د.إ 96.12	£ 20
د.إ 240.31	£ 50
د.إ 480.61	£ 100
د.إ 1,202	£ 250
د.إ 2,403	£ 500
د.إ 4,806	£ 1,000
د.إ 9,612	£ 2,000
د.إ 24,031	£ 5,000
د.إ 48,061	£ 10,000
د.إ 96,122	£ 20,000
د.إ 240,305	£ 50,000
د.إ 480,610	£ 100,000

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*Converted at the current AEDGBP interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for AED to GBP

05 OctRecent comments from Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey have triggered significant volatility in the GBP, leading to a notable decline of over 1% against several currencies. This dramatic reaction underscores the sensitivity of the pound to shifts in monetary policy outlooks, particularly amidst ongoing uncertainties related to the UK’s post-Brexit economic landscape. Market analysts are closely monitoring forthcoming comments from BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill, as any additional insight into possible interest rate adjustments could further impact sterling fluctuations. As the UK grapples with the implications of its EU departure, the pound's susceptibility to rapid changes in confidence and economic conditions is more pronounced, potentially translating into continued instability in the GBP/AED exchange rate.

Read our full review of recent AED to GBP forecasts.

How to get a good AED to GBP exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting United Arab Emirates dirham to British pound:

Shop around for the best AED/GBP exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the AED/GBP rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both AED and GBP at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying British pound with United Arab Emirates dirham, then it's better for the AED/GBP exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

Will the United Arab Emirates dirham rise against the British pound?

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

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