Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Saudi Arabia
3.75
in 2026
United Arab Emirates
3.67
in 2026
Saudi Arabia rank
142nd
United Arab Emirates rank
143rd
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 3.75 against 3.67 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.08.
Across all 40 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 142nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 143rd of 194 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.75 | 3.67 | 0.0767 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 3.75 | 3.67 | 0.0777 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 3.75 | 3.67 | 0.0771 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 3.75 | 3.67 | 0.0775 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 3.75 | 3.67 | 0.0793 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
- Saudi Arabia, at 3.75 against 3.67 in United Arab Emirates as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 0.08, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 142nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 143rd of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).