PKR inches up, closes at 280.66 against USD

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MG News | November 19, 2025 at 04:26 PM GMT+05:00

November 19, 2025 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained by 1.19 paisa against the US dollar in Wednesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.66 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.67.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 281.00 and a low (ask) of 281.70.

 

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 281.50 for buying and 281.75 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR appreciated 36.46 paisa or 0.11% against the Euro, closing at 325.13 compared to the previous value of 325.50.

Against the British Pound, PKR rose by 43.66 paisa or 0.12% to 368.90 compared to 369.34 a day ago.

The local unit strengthened 2.07 rupees or 0.59% against Swiss franc to close at 351.11.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value appreciated 0.58 paisa or 0.32% to close the session at 1.8048 versus 1.8106 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee deteriorated 1.44 paisa or 0.04% against Chinese Yuan to close at 39.48 from 39.46.

The local currency gained by 0.12 paisa or 0.00% against Saudi Riyal to 74.84. While it gained by 0.74 paisa or 0.01% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.41.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has gained against the US Dollar by 3.10 rupees or 1.11%. While it has weakened 2.11 rupees or 0.75% so far this calendar year.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates unchanged by 0bps to 10.94% and 11.19%.

Performance Summary

Currency Nov 19, 2025 Nov 18, 2025 1D 7D 1M FYTD CYTD
USD 280.6616 280.6735 0.0119 0.00% 0.1112 0.04% 0.4399 0.16% 3.1029 1.11% -2.1116 -0.75%
EUR 325.1325 325.4971 0.3646 0.11% 0.0164 0.01% 3.9670 1.22% 7.5246 2.31% -35.0505 -10.78%
GBP 368.9017 369.3383 0.4366 0.12% 0.2163 0.06% 8.4630 2.29% 19.9549 5.41% -19.1961 -5.20%
CHF 351.1123 353.1817 2.0694 0.59% -0.0585 -0.02% 4.9377 1.41% 4.2151 1.20% -42.6746 -12.15%
JPY 1.8048 1.8106 0.0058 0.32% 0.0107 0.59% 0.0733 4.06% 0.1652 9.15% -0.0214 -1.19%
SAR 74.8391 74.8403 0.0012 0.00% 0.0257 0.03% 0.1113 0.15% 0.8213 1.10% -0.6975 -0.93%
AED 76.4121 76.4195 0.0074 0.01% 0.0313 0.04% 0.1208 0.16% 0.8553 1.12% -0.5759 -0.75%
CNY 39.4778 39.4634 -0.0144 -0.04% -0.0351 -0.09% -0.0308 -0.08% 0.1256 0.32% -1.3163 -3.33%

52 Week Performance

Currency High Low Trading Band % Since High % Since Low High Date Low Date Days Since High Days Since Low
USD 277.7527 284.9710 7.2183 -1.04% 1.54% 25-Nov-24 22-Jul-25 359 120
EUR 284.6665 335.1574 50.4909 -12.45% 3.08% 13-Jan-25 03-Jul-25 310 139
GBP 338.2418 390.0418 51.8000 -8.31% 5.73% 13-Jan-25 26-Jun-25 310 146
CHF 303.4906 359.7698 56.2792 -13.56% 2.47% 03-Feb-25 23-Jul-25 289 119
JPY 1.7586 1.9999 0.2413 -2.56% 10.81% 10-Jan-25 22-Apr-25 313 211
SAR 73.9553 75.9801 2.0248 -1.18% 1.52% 03-Dec-24 16-Jul-25 351 126
AED 75.6201 77.5864 1.9663 -1.04% 1.54% 25-Nov-24 22-Jul-25 359 120
CNY 37.9910 39.7612 1.7702 -3.77% 0.72% 10-Jan-25 23-Jul-25 313 119

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