Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to Saudi riyal (SAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the United Arab Emirates dirham against the Saudi riyal is to review how the AED/SAR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the AED to SAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | AED/SAR | Period |
|---|---|---|
31 May 2025 | 1.0215 | 2 Week |
16 Mar 2025 | 1.0212 | 3 Month |
14 Jun 2024 | 1.0215 | 1 Year |
15 Jun 2020 | 1.0215 | 5 Year |
17 Jun 2015 | 1.0212 | 10 Year |
19 Jun 2005 | 1.0211 | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much United Arab Emirates dirham are worth in Saudi riyal across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different AED amounts at today’s rate * :
| AED | SAR |
|---|---|
| د.إ 1,000 | ﷼ 1,022 |
| د.إ 5,000 | ﷼ 5,111 |
| د.إ 20,000 | ﷼ 20,442 |
| د.إ 100,000 | ﷼ 102,210 |
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*Converted at the current AED-SAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best AED to SAR exchange rate is 1.0119 from WorldRemit. This is -1% compared to the mid-market rate 1.0221.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to Saudi riyal (SAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above United Arab Emirates dirham to Riyal comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest AED-SAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full comparison table the best AED to SAR exchange rate is 1.0119 from WorldRemit, -1% from the mid-market rate 1.0221. The next best rate is 0.9861 from Wise, -3.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the First Abu Dhabi Bank rate is 0.9546 at -6.6% the HSBC rate is 0.9659 at -5.5% and the Citibank rate is 0.97 at -5.1% compared to the mid-rate 1.0221.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The current exchange rate of AED to SAR stands at 1.0212, closely aligned with its three-month average.
Recent forecasts and market updates indicate a mixed outlook for the AED to EUR exchange rate.
The exchange rate forecast for the AED to JPY suggests a period of uncertainty influenced by multiple factors, including trade tensions and global economic conditions.
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