PKR rises by 3 paisa against USD

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MG News | January 14, 2026 at 03:23 PM GMT+05:00

January 14, 2026 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained by 2.83 paisa  against the US dollar in Wednesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.97 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 280.3  and a low (ask) of 281.05.

 

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 280.80 for buying and 281.05 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR increased 55.09 paisa or 0.17% against the Euro, closing at 325.97 compared to the previous value of 326.52.

Against the British Pound, PKR strengthened by 68.21 paisa or 0.18% to 376.31 compared to 376.99 a day ago.

The local unit rose 1.87 rupees or 0.53% against Swiss franc to close at 349.20.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value rose 0.12 paisa or 0.07% to close the session at 1.7602 versus 1.7614 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee decreased 1.78 paisa or 0.04% against Chinese Yuan to close at 40.15 from 40.13.

The local currency appreciated by 0.96 paisa or 0.01% against Saudi Riyal to 74.65. While it gained by 0.77 paisa or 0.01% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.22.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has strengthened against the US Dollar by 3.79 rupees or 1.35%. While it has strengthened 14.96 paisa or 0.05% so far this calendar year.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates unchanged by 0bps to 10.11% and 10.36%.


Performance Summary

Currency Jan 14, 2026 Jan 13, 2026 1D 7D 1M FYTD CYTD
USD 279.9735 280.0018 0.0283 0.01% 0.0886 0.03% 0.3482 0.12% 3.7910 1.35% 0.1496 0.05%
EUR 325.9732 326.5241 0.5509 0.17% 1.1954 0.37% 3.1104 0.95% 6.6839 2.05% 2.8773 0.88%
GBP 376.3124 376.9945 0.6821 0.18% 1.4914 0.40% -1.1158 -0.30% 12.5442 3.33% 0.8594 0.23%
CHF 349.2030 351.0775 1.8745 0.54% 2.4792 0.71% 3.6026 1.03% 6.1244 1.75% 4.0196 1.15%
JPY 1.7602 1.7614 0.0012 0.07% 0.0294 1.67% 0.0403 2.29% 0.2098 11.92% 0.0290 1.65%
SAR 74.6536 74.6632 0.0096 0.01% 0.0247 0.03% 0.0461 0.06% 1.0068 1.35% 0.0409 0.05%
AED 76.2248 76.2325 0.0077 0.01% 0.0241 0.03% 0.1031 0.14% 1.0426 1.37% 0.0511 0.07%
CNY 40.1525 40.1347 -0.0178 -0.04% -0.0875 -0.22% -0.4207 -1.05% -0.5491 -1.37% -0.0797 -0.20%

52 Week Performance

Currency High Low Trading Band % Since High % Since Low High Date Low Date Days Since High Days Since Low
USD 278.6523 284.9710 6.3187 -0.47% 1.78% 20-Jan-25 22-Jul-25 359 176
EUR 285.0438 335.1574 50.1136 -12.56% 2.82% 03-Feb-25 03-Jul-25 345 195
GBP 339.8470 390.0418 50.1948 -9.69% 3.65% 17-Jan-25 26-Jun-25 362 202
CHF 303.4906 359.7698 56.2792 -13.09% 3.03% 03-Feb-25 23-Jul-25 345 175
JPY 1.7602 1.9999 0.2397 0.00% 13.62% 14-Jan-26 22-Apr-25 0 267
SAR 74.2507 75.9801 1.7294 -0.54% 1.78% 14-Jan-25 16-Jul-25 365 182
AED 75.8661 77.5864 1.7203 -0.47% 1.79% 20-Jan-25 22-Jul-25 359 176
CNY 38.0199 40.1525 2.1326 -5.31% 0.00% 14-Jan-25 14-Jan-26 365 0

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