PKR edges higher against USD

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MG News | February 09, 2026 at 03:45 PM GMT+05:00

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February 09, 2026 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) appreciated by 0.98 paisa against the US dollar in Monday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.70 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.71.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 280.30 and a low (ask) of 280.75.

 

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 280.00 for buying and 280.75 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR depreciated 1.99 rupees or 0.60% against the Euro, closing at 331.75 compared to the previous value of 329.77.

Against the British Pound, PKR weakened by 1.13 rupees or 0.30% to 380.69 compared to 379.56 a day ago.

The local unit weakened 2.29 rupees or 0.64% against Swiss franc to close at 361.93.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value fell 0.27 paisa or 0.15% to close the session at 1.7863 versus 1.7836 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee decreased 6.93 paisa or 0.17% against Chinese Yuan to close at 40.37 from 40.30.

The local currency appreciated by 0.86 paisa against Saudi Riyal to 74.58. While it gained by 1.21 paisa or 0.02% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.15.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has appreciated against the US Dollar by 4.06 rupees or 1.45%. While it has appreciated 42.09 paisa or 0.15% so far this calendar year.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates inched up by 1bps to 10.27% and 10.52%.

Performance Summary

Currency Feb 09, 2026 Feb 06, 2026 1D 7D 1M FYTD CYTD
USD 279.7022 279.7120 0.0098 0.00% 0.0581 0.02% 0.3213 0.11% 4.0623 1.45% 0.4209 0.15%
EUR 331.7547 329.7665 -1.9882 -0.60% -0.0988 -0.03% -5.6113 -1.69% 0.9024 0.27% -2.9042 -0.88%
GBP 380.6886 379.5552 -1.1334 -0.30% 2.1215 0.56% -4.6170 -1.21% 8.1680 2.15% -3.5168 -0.92%
CHF 361.9334 359.6426 -2.2908 -0.63% -0.0652 -0.02% -11.8384 -3.27% -6.6060 -1.83% -8.7108 -2.41%
JPY 1.7863 1.7836 -0.0027 -0.15% 0.0206 1.15% -0.0088 -0.49% 0.1837 10.28% 0.0029 0.16%
SAR 74.5793 74.5879 0.0086 0.01% 0.0095 0.01% 0.0916 0.12% 1.0811 1.45% 0.1152 0.15%
AED 76.1498 76.1619 0.0121 0.02% 0.0169 0.02% 0.0886 0.12% 1.1176 1.47% 0.1261 0.17%
CNY 40.3713 40.3020 -0.0693 -0.17% -0.1316 -0.33% -0.2660 -0.66% -0.7679 -1.90% -0.2985 -0.74%

52 Week Performance

Currency High Low Trading Band % Since High % Since Low High Date Low Date Days Since High Days Since Low
USD 279.1655 284.9710 5.8055 -0.19% 1.88% 11-Feb-25 22-Jul-25 363 202
EUR 287.6661 335.6068 47.9407 -13.29% 1.16% 11-Feb-25 28-Jan-26 363 12
GBP 344.5042 390.0418 45.5376 -9.50% 2.46% 11-Feb-25 26-Jun-25 363 228
CHF 306.1691 365.8872 59.7181 -15.41% 1.09% 12-Feb-25 28-Jan-26 362 12
JPY 1.7602 1.9999 0.2397 -1.46% 11.96% 14-Jan-26 22-Apr-25 26 293
SAR 74.4412 75.9801 1.5389 -0.19% 1.88% 11-Feb-25 16-Jul-25 363 208
AED 76.0048 77.5864 1.5816 -0.19% 1.89% 11-Feb-25 22-Jul-25 363 202
CNY 38.2016 40.3713 2.1697 -5.37% 0.00% 11-Feb-25 09-Feb-26 363 0

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