Monthly Exchange Rate Report: January 2026
A comprehensive summary of exchange rate trends, provider performance, and market insights across 10 remittance corridors.
Corridors Tracked
10
Rates Strengthened
5
Rates Weakened
5
Data Points
1,077
Executive Summary
In January 2026, we tracked exchange rates across 10 remittance corridors using 1,077 data points. Markets were mixed, with roughly equal numbers of corridors strengthening and weakening.
The biggest mover was AED to INR, gaining 272.30% over the month. On the other end, AED to PKR dropped 7.21%.
remitly was the top-performing provider, offering the best rates in 5 out of 10 corridors. worldremit came in second with 4 corridors.
2 corridors experienced high volatility this month: AED-INR, AED-PKR. If you send money on these routes, setting up a rate alert can help you lock in the best rate.
All Corridors at a Glance
| Corridor | Avg Rate | Change | Volatility | Best Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED/INR | 26.78 | +272.30% | High | paysend |
| CAD/INR | 66.95 | +2.47% | Medium | remitly |
| GBP/INR | 122.38 | +2.38% | Medium | worldremit |
| GBP/PKR | 371.40 | +2.11% | Medium | remitly |
| USD/INR | 90.11 | +1.66% | Medium | worldremit |
| USD/PKR | 274.64 | -3.35% | Medium | remitly |
| AUD/INR | 63.73 | -3.66% | Medium | worldremit |
| USD/PHP | 58.34 | -4.52% | Medium | worldremit |
| USD/MXN | 17.53 | -5.57% | Medium | remitly |
| AED/PKR | 73.92 | -7.21% | High | remitly |
Provider Rankings: January 2026
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Regional Breakdown
Key Takeaways for Senders
- remitly dominated this month with the best rates in 5 of 10 corridors. If you haven't compared providers recently, it's worth checking.
- The AED/INR corridor saw a significant +272.30% improvement. Senders on this route got noticeably more for their money.
- The AED/PKR corridor dropped 7.21%. Consider setting a rate alert to catch the rebound.
- Our analysis is based on 1,077 real rate data points collected throughout January. Compare current estimates on any corridor above to find today's best deal.
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All January 2026 Corridor Reports
Dive deeper into any corridor for detailed provider comparisons, day-of-week analysis, and rate range breakdowns.