PKR falls 10 paisa per USD

May 19, 2025 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) weakened by 10.42 paisa or 0.04% against the US dollar in Monday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 281.77 per USD, compared to the previous closing of 281.66.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 281.80 and a low (ask) of 281.75.

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 282.50 for buying and 283.75 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR fell 90.58 paisa or 0.29% against the Euro, closing at 316.64 compared to the previous value of 315.73.

Against the British Pound, PKR depreciated by 1.56 rupees or 0.42% to 376.61 compared to 375.05 a day ago.

The local unit gained 17.92 paisa or 0.05% against Swiss franc to close at 337.97.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR's value decreased 0.46 paisa or 0.24% to close the session at 1.9446 versus 1.9400 a day ago.

Pakistani Rupee appreciated 5.27 paisa or 0.13% against Chinese Yuan to close at 39.06 from 39.11.

The local currency depreciated by 2.68 paisa or 0.04% against Saudi Riyal to 75.12. While it decreased by 2.83 paisa or 0.04% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.71.

During the current fiscal year, PKR has fell against the US Dollar by 3.43 rupees or 1.22%. While it has deteriorated 3.22 rupees or 1.14% so far this calendar year.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates inched down by 2bps to 11.14% and 11.39%.

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