PKR falls by 13 paisa against greenback

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MG News | August 28, 2024 at 04:33 PM GMT+05:00

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August 28, 2024 (MLN): The Pakistani rupee (PKR) depreciated by 12.89 paisa or 0.05% against the US dollar in Wednesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 278.45 per USD, compared to previous closing of 278.32.

Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 278.55 and a low (ask) of 278.35.

In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 279.15 for buying and 280 for selling.

In comparison to major currencies, PKR gained 14.84 paisa against the Euro, closing at 310.72 compared to the previous value of 310.87.

The British Pound became expensive by 86.64 paisa closing at 368.46 compared to 367.59 from a day ago.

The Swiss franc saw gains of 1.91 rupees, closing at 330.25 compared to 328.34 from the previous session.

Against the Japanese Yen, PKR lost 0.64 paisa, closing at 1.9261 versus 1.9197 a day ago.

The Chinese Yuan gained 3.12 paisa, closing at 39.06 against 39.03 from the previous session.

The Saudi Riyal closed at 74.21 with a gain of 3.03 paisa from its value of 74.18 a day ago.

The U.A.E Dirham increased in value by 3.51 paisa from 75.81 a day ago to 75.78.

During the current financial year, PKR has depreciated against the Dollar by 10.88 paisa or 0.04%. While the current calendar year has seen PKR appreciate by 3.41 rupees or 1.22%.

In the Money Market, the benchmark 6 Month Karachi Interbank Bid and Offer rates inched up by 2 bps to 17.64% and 17.89%.

Performance Summary

Currency Aug 28, 2024 Aug 27, 2024 Change 1 Month FYTD CYTD 1 Day 7 Day 1 Month MTD FYTD CYTD
USD 278.45 278.3211 -0.1289 0.05 -0.1088 3.4107 -0.05% 0.03% 0.02% 0.1% -0.04% 1.22%
EUR 310.7224 310.8708 0.1484 -8.8005 -13.0364 0.7759 0.05% -0.36% -2.83% -2.99% -4.2% 0.25%
GBP 368.459 367.5926 -0.8664 -11.5055 -16.5382 -9.8618 -0.24% -1.59% -3.12% -2.9% -4.49% -2.68%
CHF 330.2497 328.3444 -1.9053 -15.4715 -20.8441 4.8201 -0.58% -1.46% -4.68% -4.2% -6.31% 1.46%
JPY 1.9261 1.9197 -0.0064 -0.1155 -0.1963 0.0634 -0.33% -1.03% -6% -3.87% -10.19% 3.29%
SAR 74.2058 74.1755 -0.0303 0.0312 -0.0111 0.957 -0.04% 0.03% 0.04% 0.12% -0.01% 1.29%
AED 75.812 75.7769 -0.0351 0.0116 -0.0316 0.9307 -0.05% 0.03% 0.02% 0.1% -0.04% 1.23%
CNY 39.0612 39.03 -0.0312 -0.6855 -0.756 0.5702 -0.08% -0.08% -1.75% -1.2% -1.94% 1.46%

52 Week Performance

Currency High Low Trading Band % Since High % Since Low High Date Low Date Days Since High Days Since Low
USD 276.835 307.1 30.265 -0.58% 10.29% 16-Oct-23 05-Sep-23 317 358
EUR 291.618 332.701 41.083 -6.15% 7.07% 16-Oct-23 31-Aug-23 317 363
GBP 337.032 387.972 50.9401 -8.53% 5.3% 16-Oct-23 31-Aug-23 317 363
CHF 306.458 347.163 40.7049 -7.2% 5.12% 13-Oct-23 31-Aug-23 320 363
JPY 1.851 2.1004 0.2494 -3.9% 9.05% 16-Oct-23 01-Sep-23 317 362
SAR 73.8029 81.8703 8.0674 -0.54% 10.33% 16-Oct-23 05-Sep-23 317 358
AED 75.3681 83.6089 8.2408 -0.59% 10.28% 16-Oct-23 05-Sep-23 317 358
CNY 37.8634 42.0637 4.2003 -3.07% 7.69% 16-Oct-23 01-Sep-23 317 362

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