Minor shifts seen in currency trading across Pakistan
The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar on Monday, with only a slight difference noted between interbank and open market rates.
According to market reports, the dollar was traded at Rs284.65 for buying and Rs285.25 for selling in the open market on 18 August 2025. Meanwhile, the interbank exchange rate stood at Rs282.15. Compared to the previous close, the US currency showed little movement, holding at Rs284.
Other major currencies also reflected mixed trends. The British pound was recorded at Rs380.20 for buying and Rs382.90 for selling, while the euro was valued at Rs328.8 and Rs330.30. Regional currencies showed minimal changes, with the Saudi riyal at Rs75.8 and Rs76, and the UAE dirham at Rs77.45 and Rs77.6.
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In contrast, higher-value currencies like the Kuwaiti dinar and Omani riyal stood significantly above others, trading at Rs919.35 to Rs931.35 and Rs737.70 to Rs747.70, respectively. The Qatari riyal also maintained stability at around Rs77.24 for buying and Rs77.94 for selling.
Market observers noted that the rupee’s steadiness came despite fluctuating trends in the international market. Analysts suggested that the central bank’s measures, along with increased inflows of remittances, were helping to keep the exchange rate under control.
The Canadian dollar was available between Rs205 and Rs210, while the Australian dollar traded between Rs182.75 and Rs187.75. The Chinese yuan remained near Rs39, and the Japanese yen was steady at Rs1.8 for buying and Rs1.9 for selling.
