PKR inches up, closes at 280.67 against USD

MG News | November 18, 2025 at 04:20 PM GMT+05:00

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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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