PKR holds steady against USD, amid 77-session winning run
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) remained mostly steady with a slight rise by 1.03 paisa against the US dollar in Tuesday’s interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.01.
Throughout the day, the currency saw an intraday high (bid) of 280.8 and a low (ask) of 281.05.
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) has continued its remarkable streak against the US dollar, strengthening for 77 consecutive trading sessions and gaining Rs. 1.4232, or 0.51%, over this period.
The last time the dollar saw an uptick against the rupee was on September 24, 2025, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data.
Before this current rally, the PKR had previously recorded a 33-session winning streak.
Since July 22, 2025 PKR has appreciated in all but 2 of the 122 trading sessions, gaining Rs.4.96 or 1.77% in the process.
In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at 280.30 for buying and 281.05 for selling.
In comparison to major currencies, PKR rose 72.61 paisa or 0.22% against the Euro, closing at 326.52 compared to the previous value of 327.25.
Against the British Pound, PKR decreased by 25.22 paisa or 0.07% to 376.99 compared to 376.74 a day ago.
The local unit appreciated 54.20 paisa or 0.15% against Swiss franc to close at 351.08.
Against the Japanese Yen, PKR’s value gained 1.35 paisa or 0.76% to close the session at 1.7614 versus 1.7749 a day ago.
Pakistani Rupee strengthened 1.27 paisa or 0.03% against Chinese Yuan to close at 40.13 from 40.15.
The local currency increased by 0.47 paisa or 0.01% against Saudi Riyal to 74.66. While it appreciated by 0.28 paisa or 0.00% against the U.A.E Dirham to close at 76.23.
During the current fiscal year, PKR has increased against the US Dollar by 3.76 rupees or 1.34%. While it has rose 12.13 paisa or 0.04% 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 13, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 | 1D | 7D | 1M | FYTD | CYTD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 280.0018 | 280.0121 | 0.0103 | 0.00% | 0.0713 | 0.03% | 0.3199 | 0.11% | 3.7627 | 1.34% | 0.1213 | 0.04% |
| EUR | 326.5241 | 327.2502 | 0.7261 | 0.22% | 2.0997 | 0.64% | 2.5595 | 0.78% | 6.1330 | 1.88% | 2.3264 | 0.71% |
| GBP | 376.9945 | 376.7423 | -0.2522 | -0.07% | 2.8687 | 0.76% | -1.7979 | -0.48% | 11.8621 | 3.15% | 0.1773 | 0.05% |
| CHF | 351.0775 | 351.6195 | 0.5420 | 0.15% | 2.9749 | 0.85% | 1.7281 | 0.49% | 4.2499 | 1.21% | 2.1451 | 0.61% |
| JPY | 1.7614 | 1.7749 | 0.0135 | 0.77% | 0.0318 | 1.81% | 0.0391 | 2.22% | 0.2086 | 11.84% | 0.0278 | 1.58% |
| SAR | 74.6632 | 74.6679 | 0.0047 | 0.01% | 0.0130 | 0.02% | 0.0365 | 0.05% | 0.9972 | 1.34% | 0.0313 | 0.04% |
| AED | 76.2325 | 76.2353 | 0.0028 | 0.00% | 0.0194 | 0.03% | 0.0954 | 0.13% | 1.0349 | 1.36% | 0.0434 | 0.06% |
| CNY | 40.1347 | 40.1474 | 0.0127 | 0.03% | -0.0133 | -0.03% | -0.4029 | -1.00% | -0.5313 | -1.32% | -0.0619 | -0.15% |
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 | -0.48% | 1.77% | 20-Jan-25 | 22-Jul-25 | 358 | 175 |
| EUR | 284.6665 | 335.1574 | 50.4909 | -12.82% | 2.64% | 13-Jan-25 | 03-Jul-25 | 365 | 194 |
| GBP | 338.2418 | 390.0418 | 51.8000 | -10.28% | 3.46% | 13-Jan-25 | 26-Jun-25 | 365 | 201 |
| CHF | 303.4906 | 359.7698 | 56.2792 | -13.55% | 2.48% | 03-Feb-25 | 23-Jul-25 | 344 | 174 |
| JPY | 1.7614 | 1.9999 | 0.2385 | 0.00% | 13.54% | 13-Jan-26 | 22-Apr-25 | 0 | 266 |
| SAR | 74.2381 | 75.9801 | 1.7420 | -0.57% | 1.76% | 13-Jan-25 | 16-Jul-25 | 365 | 181 |
| AED | 75.8661 | 77.5864 | 1.7203 | -0.48% | 1.78% | 20-Jan-25 | 22-Jul-25 | 358 | 175 |
| CNY | 38.0088 | 40.1474 | 2.1386 | -5.30% | 0.03% | 13-Jan-25 | 12-Jan-26 | 365 | 1 |
