PKR gains 9 paisa per USD

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MG News | August 08, 2025 at 03:55 PM GMT+05:00

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August 08, 2025 (MLN): The PKR to USD exchange rate in August 2025 saw the Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthen by 8.90 paisa or 0.03% in Friday's interbank session, with the PKR interbank closing rate settling at PKR 282.47 per USD, compared to the previous closing of 282.56, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.

Throughout the day, the PKR exchange rate today recorded an intraday high (bid) of 283.85 and a low (ask) of 284.9, marking a positive USD to PKR forex update as the rupee rises against the dollar.

Forex rates in Pakistan today reflected this slight gain.

 

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 283.50 for buying and 285.15 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR appreciated 93.72 paisa or 0.28% against the Euro, closing at 329.37 compared to the previous value of 330.31.

Against the British Pound, PKR fell by 1.87 rupees or 0.50% to 379.86 compared to 377.99 a day ago.

The local unit increased 1.26 rupees or 0.36% against Swiss franc to close at 349.96.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value rose 0.79 paisa or 0.41% to close the session at 1.9177 versus 1.9256 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee strengthened 4.07 paisa or 0.10% against Chinese Yuan to close at 39.33 from 39.37.

The local currency rose by 2.47 paisa or 0.03% against Saudi Riyal to 75.27. While it rose by 2.42 paisa or 0.03% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.90.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has increased against the US Dollar by 1.30 rupees or 0.46%. While it has fell 3.92 rupees or 1.39% so far this calendar year.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates inched up by 2bps to 10.81% and 11.06%.


Performance Summary

Currency Aug 08, 2025 Aug 07, 2025 1D 7D 1M FYTD CYTD
USD 282.4688 282.5578 0.0890 0.03% 0.2498 0.09% 1.8951 0.67% 1.2957 0.46% -3.9188 -1.39%
EUR 329.3728 330.3100 0.9372 0.28% -6.6778 -2.03% 4.9254 1.50% 3.2843 1.00% -39.2908 -11.93%
GBP 379.8641 377.9916 -1.8725 -0.49% -7.1844 -1.89% 7.8519 2.07% 8.9925 2.37% -30.1585 -7.94%
CHF 349.9583 351.2216 1.2633 0.36% -3.3832 -0.97% 7.0810 2.02% 5.3691 1.53% -41.5206 -11.86%
JPY 1.9177 1.9256 0.0079 0.41% -0.0405 -2.11% 0.0281 1.47% 0.0523 2.73% -0.1343 -7.00%
SAR 75.2688 75.2935 0.0247 0.03% 0.0967 0.13% 0.5535 0.74% 0.3916 0.52% -1.1272 -1.50%
AED 76.9041 76.9283 0.0242 0.03% 0.0670 0.09% 0.5149 0.67% 0.3633 0.47% -1.0679 -1.39%
CNY 39.3276 39.3683 0.0407 0.10% -0.1197 -0.30% 0.3227 0.82% 0.2758 0.70% -1.1661 -2.97%

52 Week Performance

Currency High Low Trading Band % Since High % Since Low High Date Low Date Days Since High Days Since Low
USD 277.5179 284.9710 7.4531 -1.75% 0.89% 04-Oct-24 22-Jul-25 308 17
EUR 284.6665 335.1574 50.4909 -13.57% 1.76% 13-Jan-25 03-Jul-25 207 36
GBP 338.2418 390.0418 51.8000 -10.96% 2.68% 13-Jan-25 26-Jun-25 207 43
CHF 303.4906 359.7698 56.2792 -13.28% 2.80% 03-Feb-25 23-Jul-25 186 16
JPY 1.7586 1.9999 0.2413 -8.30% 4.29% 10-Jan-25 22-Apr-25 210 108
SAR 73.8767 75.9801 2.1034 -1.85% 0.95% 04-Oct-24 16-Jul-25 308 23
AED 75.5541 77.5864 2.0323 -1.76% 0.89% 04-Oct-24 22-Jul-25 308 17
CNY 37.9910 39.7612 1.7702 -3.40% 1.10% 10-Jan-25 23-Jul-25 210 16

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