Dollar, Riyal, Dinar Slip in Latest SBP Update
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued its latest Mark-to-Market currency rates for 11 August 2025, offering fresh guidance to businesses, investors and the public on foreign exchange trends.
The figures, compiled from brokerage houses and Reuters Eikon Terminal, represent the weighted average of closing interbank exchange rates. Key currencies tracked include the US Dollar (USD), Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Canadian Dollar (CAD) and Qatari Riyal (QAR).
Most major currencies recorded minor declines against the Pakistani Rupee compared to the 8 August rates. Analysts noted that the SAR and AED saw fractional decreases, which may slightly lower remittance costs and travel expenses.
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The Kuwaiti Dinar, which is widely used in high-value transactions, also slipped, potentially easing some import payments.
The Canadian Dollar fell by over Rs0.63 in ready trading, while the Qatari Riyal saw a marginal dip. The US Dollar’s ready rate dropped by Rs0.0149 to Rs282.45, which could offer limited relief for importers. In the open market, the greenback was seen trading close to SBP’s official rate.
Among other global currencies, the Euro, Swiss Franc, Australian Dollar and Singapore Dollar also posted small declines. The British Pound was one of the few to edge up in its ready rate, though it fell slightly in the six-month forward rate.
| Currency | 11 Aug 2025 Rate (PKR) | 8 Aug 2025 Rate (PKR) | Change (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 282.4539 | 282.4688 | -0.0149 |
| SAR | 75.2648 | 75.2688 | -0.0040 |
| AED | 76.9001 | 76.9041 | -0.0040 |
| KWD | 924.2601 | 924.7932 | -0.5331 |
| CAD | 205.0929 | 205.7236 | -0.6307 |
| QAR | 77.4930 | 77.4971 | -0.0041 |
