PKR posts marginal gain, nears Rs281 against USD

MG News | October 29, 2025 at 04:11 PM GMT+05:00

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October 29, 2025 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by 1.34 paisa against the US dollar in Wednesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.96 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.97.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 281.05 and a low (ask) of 282.05.

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 281.05 for buying and 282.05 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR appreciated 71.81 paisa or 0.22% against the Euro, closing at 326.71 compared to the previous value of 327.43.

Against the British Pound, PKR increased by 3.29 rupees or 0.88% to 371.18 compared to 374.47 a day ago.

The local unit strengthened 1.08 rupees or 0.31% against Swiss franc to close at 352.52.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value appreciated 0.27 paisa or 0.15% to close the session at 1.8445 versus 1.8472 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee weakened 0.70 paisa or 0.02% against Chinese Yuan to close at 39.58 from 39.57.

The local currency strengthened by 0.36 paisa or 0.00% against Saudi Riyal to 74.92. While it rose by 0.58 paisa or 0.01% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.49.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has strengthened against the US Dollar by 2.81 rupees or 1.00%. While it has deteriorated 2.41 rupees or 0.86% 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	Oct 29, 2025	Oct 28, 2025	1D		7D		1M		FYTD		CYTD
USD	280.9594	280.9728	0.0134	0.00%	0.0945	0.03%	0.3945	0.14%	2.8051	1.00%	-2.4094	-0.86%
EUR	326.7136	327.4317	0.7181	0.22%	-0.8035	-0.25%	2.9347	0.90%	5.9435	1.82%	-36.6316	-11.21%
GBP	371.1755	374.4665	3.2910	0.89%	3.2867	0.89%	6.6828	1.80%	17.6811	4.76%	-21.4699	-5.78%
CHF	352.5212	353.6029	1.0817	0.31%	0.3400	0.10%	0.4507	0.13%	2.8062	0.80%	-44.0835	-12.51%
JPY	1.8445	1.8472	0.0027	0.15%	0.0064	0.35%	0.0486	2.63%	0.1255	6.80%	-0.0611	-3.31%
SAR	74.9205	74.9241	0.0036	0.00%	0.0192	0.03%	0.0972	0.13%	0.7399	0.99%	-0.7789	-1.04%
AED	76.4921	76.4979	0.0058	0.01%	0.0268	0.04%	0.1085	0.14%	0.7753	1.01%	-0.6559	-0.86%
CNY	39.5759	39.5689	-0.0070	-0.02%	-0.1278	-0.32%	-0.0569	-0.14%	0.0275	0.07%	-1.4144	-3.57%

52 Week Performance

Currency	High	Low	Trading Band	% Since High	% Since Low	High Date	Low Date	Days Since High	Days Since Low
USD	277.6697	284.9710	7.3013	-1.17%	1.43%	15-Nov-24	22-Jul-25	348	99
EUR	284.6665	335.1574	50.4909	-12.87%	2.58%	13-Jan-25	03-Jul-25	289	118
GBP	338.2418	390.0418	51.8000	-8.87%	5.08%	13-Jan-25	26-Jun-25	289	125
CHF	303.4906	359.7698	56.2792	-13.91%	2.06%	03-Feb-25	23-Jul-25	268	98
JPY	1.7586	1.9999	0.2413	-4.66%	8.43%	10-Jan-25	22-Apr-25	292	190
SAR	73.9221	75.9801	2.0580	-1.33%	1.41%	14-Nov-24	16-Jul-25	349	105
AED	75.5985	77.5864	1.9879	-1.17%	1.43%	15-Nov-24	22-Jul-25	348	99
CNY	37.9910	39.7612	1.7702	-4.00%	0.47%	10-Jan-25	23-Jul-25	292	98

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