PKR inches up, closes at 280.67 against USD
MG News | November 18, 2025 at 04:20 PM GMT+05:00
November 18, 2025 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased by 3.80 paisa against the US dollar in Tuesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.67 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.71.
Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 281.50 and a low (ask) of 281.75.
In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 281.00 for buying and 281.75 for selling.
In comparison to major currencies, PKR gained 46.51 paisa or 0.14% against the Euro, closing at 325.50 compared to the previous value of 325.96.
Against the British Pound, PKR strengthened by 49.91 paisa or 0.13% to 369.34 compared to 369.84 a day ago.
The local unit gained 60.43 paisa or 0.17% against Swiss franc to close at 353.18.
Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value strengthened 0.38 paisa or 0.21% to close the session at 1.8106 versus 1.8144 a day ago.
Pakistani Rupee appreciated 4.84 paisa or 0.12% against Chinese Yuan to close at 39.46 from 39.51.
The local currency increased by 1.21 paisa or 0.02% against Saudi Riyal to 74.84. While it gained by 0.62 paisa or 0.01% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.42.
During the current fiscal year, PKR has increased against the US Dollar by 3.09 rupees or 1.10%. While it has deteriorated 2.12 rupees or 0.76% so far this calendar year.
In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates inched up by 1bps to 10.94% and 11.19%.
Performance Summary
| Currency | Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | 1D | 7D | 1M | FYTD | CYTD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 280.6735 | 280.7115 | 0.0380 | 0.01% | 0.1021 | 0.04% | 0.4280 | 0.15% | 3.0910 | 1.10% | -2.1235 | -0.76% |
| EUR | 325.4971 | 325.9622 | 0.4651 | 0.14% | -0.8644 | -0.27% | 3.6024 | 1.11% | 7.1600 | 2.20% | -35.4151 | -10.88% |
| GBP | 369.3383 | 369.8374 | 0.4991 | 0.14% | -0.6659 | -0.18% | 8.0264 | 2.17% | 19.5183 | 5.28% | -19.6327 | -5.32% |
| CHF | 353.1817 | 353.7860 | 0.6043 | 0.17% | -3.8062 | -1.08% | 2.8683 | 0.81% | 2.1457 | 0.61% | -44.7440 | -12.67% |
| JPY | 1.8106 | 1.8144 | 0.0038 | 0.21% | 0.0099 | 0.55% | 0.0675 | 3.73% | 0.1594 | 8.80% | -0.0272 | -1.50% |
| SAR | 74.8403 | 74.8524 | 0.0121 | 0.02% | 0.0232 | 0.03% | 0.1101 | 0.15% | 0.8201 | 1.10% | -0.6987 | -0.93% |
| AED | 76.4195 | 76.4257 | 0.0062 | 0.01% | 0.0236 | 0.03% | 0.1134 | 0.15% | 0.8479 | 1.11% | -0.5833 | -0.76% |
| CNY | 39.4634 | 39.5118 | 0.0484 | 0.12% | -0.0355 | -0.09% | -0.0164 | -0.04% | 0.1400 | 0.35% | -1.3019 | -3.30% |
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% | 1.53% | 25-Nov-24 | 22-Jul-25 | 358 | 119 |
| EUR | 284.6665 | 335.1574 | 50.4909 | -12.54% | 2.97% | 13-Jan-25 | 03-Jul-25 | 309 | 138 |
| GBP | 338.2418 | 390.0418 | 51.8000 | -8.42% | 5.61% | 13-Jan-25 | 26-Jun-25 | 309 | 145 |
| CHF | 303.4906 | 359.7698 | 56.2792 | -14.07% | 1.87% | 03-Feb-25 | 23-Jul-25 | 288 | 118 |
| JPY | 1.7586 | 1.9999 | 0.2413 | -2.87% | 10.46% | 10-Jan-25 | 22-Apr-25 | 312 | 210 |
| SAR | 73.9553 | 75.9801 | 2.0248 | -1.18% | 1.52% | 03-Dec-24 | 16-Jul-25 | 350 | 125 |
| AED | 75.6201 | 77.5864 | 1.9663 | -1.05% | 1.53% | 25-Nov-24 | 22-Jul-25 | 358 | 119 |
| CNY | 37.9910 | 39.7612 | 1.7702 | -3.73% | 0.75% | 10-Jan-25 | 23-Jul-25 | 312 | 118 |
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