PKR stays steady sgainst USD

MG News | January 05, 2026 at 04:23 PM GMT+05:00

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January 05, 2026 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased by 0.98 paisa against the US dollar in Monday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.10 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.11.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 280.50 and a low (ask) of 281.15.

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 280.60 for buying and 281.15 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR rose 1.40 rupees or 0.43% against the Euro, closing at 327.36 compared to the previous value of 328.75.

Against the British Pound, PKR appreciated by 1.08 rupees or 0.29% to 375.97 compared to 377.04 a day ago.

The local unit increased 52.37 paisa or 0.15% against Swiss franc to close at 352.62.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value depreciated 0.05 paisa or 0.03% to close the session at 1.7848 versus 1.7843 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee fell 7.14 paisa or 0.18% against Chinese Yuan to close at 40.12 from 40.05.

The local currency increased by 0.87 paisa or 0.01% against Saudi Riyal to 74.68. While it gained by 0.68 paisa or 0.01% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.26.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has appreciated against the US Dollar by 3.66 rupees or 1.31%. While it has gained 2.09 paisa or 0.01% so far this calendar year.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates inched down by 2bps to 10.31% and 10.56%.

Performance Summary

Currency	Jan 05, 2026	Jan 02, 2026	1D		7D		1M		FYTD		CYTD
USD	280.1022	280.1120	0.0098	0.00%	0.0580	0.02%	0.3206	0.11%	3.6623	1.31%	0.0209	0.01%
EUR	327.3554	328.7535	1.3981	0.43%	2.4913	0.76%	-0.2842	-0.09%	5.3017	1.62%	1.4951	0.46%
GBP	375.9671	377.0448	1.0777	0.29%	1.7449	0.46%	-1.5746	-0.42%	12.8895	3.43%	1.2047	0.32%
CHF	352.6181	353.1418	0.5237	0.15%	2.4646	0.70%	-3.2904	-0.93%	2.7093	0.77%	0.6045	0.17%
JPY	1.7848	1.7843	-0.0005	-0.03%	0.0095	0.53%	0.0279	1.56%	0.1852	10.38%	0.0044	0.25%
SAR	74.6839	74.6926	0.0087	0.01%	0.0116	0.02%	0.0397	0.05%	0.9765	1.31%	0.0106	0.01%
AED	76.2598	76.2666	0.0068	0.01%	0.0199	0.03%	0.0904	0.12%	1.0076	1.32%	0.0161	0.02%
CNY	40.1235	40.0521	-0.0714	-0.18%	-0.1514	-0.38%	-0.4544	-1.13%	-0.5201	-1.30%	-0.0507	-0.13%

52 Week Performance

Currency	High	Low	Trading Band	% Since High	% Since Low	High Date	Low Date	Days Since High	Days Since Low
USD	278.5750	284.9710	6.3960	-0.55%	1.74%	10-Jan-25	22-Jul-25	360	167
EUR	284.6665	335.1574	50.4909	-13.04%	2.38%	13-Jan-25	03-Jul-25	357	186
GBP	338.2418	390.0418	51.8000	-10.03%	3.74%	13-Jan-25	26-Jun-25	357	193
CHF	303.4906	359.7698	56.2792	-13.93%	2.03%	03-Feb-25	23-Jul-25	336	166
JPY	1.7586	1.9999	0.2413	-1.47%	12.05%	10-Jan-25	22-Apr-25	360	258
SAR	74.1961	75.9801	1.7840	-0.65%	1.74%	06-Jan-25	16-Jul-25	364	173
AED	75.8440	77.5864	1.7424	-0.55%	1.74%	10-Jan-25	22-Jul-25	360	167
CNY	37.9910	40.1235	2.1325	-5.31%	0.00%	10-Jan-25	05-Jan-26	360	0

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