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GBP to AED Market Data
British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the GBP to AED Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
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 British pound against the United Arab Emirates dirham is to review how the GBP/AED rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to AED exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/AED
Change
Period
16 Jun 2025
4.9829
1.1% ▲
2 Week
01 Apr 2025
4.7468
6.1% ▲
3 Month
30 Jun 2024
4.6459
8.4% ▲
1 Year
01 Jul 2020
4.5790
10% ▲
5 Year
03 Jul 2015
5.7198
12% ▼
10 Year
05 Jul 2005
6.4470
21.9% ▼
20 Year
GBP/AED historic rates & change to 30-Jun-2025
GBP/AED has hit 5.0381, 2.7% above the three-month avg of 4.9047, reflecting volatility from BoE's mixed signals & geopolitical tensions. Analysts warn that the pound’s future hinges on UK economic recovery, while the AED is shaped by regional stability. Stay informed to optimize your currency exchanges
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GBP to AED Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in United Arab Emirates dirham across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to AED?
The best GBP to AED exchange rate is 5.0212 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 5.0439.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to United Arab Emirates dirham 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 GBP-AED mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-AED rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
GBP to AED - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to AED exchange rate is Wise at 5.0212, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 5.0439.
The next best is OFX at 5.0187, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 5.0137, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
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.