Asian Currency Weakness Boosts Dirham Value for UAE Expats

Feb 18, 2026

45 min

Feb 18, 2026 04:30

Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Remit now?

## Exchange Rates Favor UAE Expats

As of February 18, the Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee, and Philippine peso have weakened against the UAE dirham, providing expatriates in the UAE with favorable remittance opportunities. The Indian rupee has hit a low of ₹24.98 per dirham, making it an opportune time for Indian expats to send money home.

## Peso Faces Economic Challenges

The Philippine peso is trading between 15.87 and 16.13 against the dirham, influenced by political and economic pressures. This has led to one of the most volatile periods for the currency since 2022. Households are considering whether to take advantage of current rates or wait for potential market shifts.

## Current Exchange Rates

On February 18, the Indian rupee was at 24.65, slightly weaker than the previous day's 24.61. The Pakistani rupee remained stable at 76.67, while the Philippine peso was at 15.73, marginally weaker than the previous 15.72.

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