What is the AED to birr rate today?
The median buying rate across Ethiopian banks is 44.65 birr per AED, and the median selling rate is 45.54 birr as of 29 Oct 2026. Rates differ by bank, so the table above is the one to check before you go to a branch.
Which bank gives the best AED rate?
If you are selling UAE Dirhams, Hijra currently pays the most at 47.17 birr. If you are buying UAE Dirhams, Ahadu is cheapest at 44.79 birr. Banks revise their boards frequently, so check the date stamp above.
Why do buying and selling rates differ?
The difference is the bank’s spread, its margin for handling the currency. Here it is 0.89 birr per AED at the median. A wider spread means a worse deal whichever direction you are transacting in.