Sustained Strength: Pakistani Rupee USD Performance
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has achieved a remarkable milestone, closing in positive territory against the US Dollar (USD) for the 85th consecutive day on Thursday. This sustained appreciation of the Pakistani Rupee USD exchange rate highlights growing stability in the interbank market. It signals a robust economic trend for Pakistan. Specifically, the PKR ended the day at 279.87, gaining three paisas against the US Dollar, further solidifying its strong position.
PKR Performance Against Other Major Currencies
Beyond its consistent gains against the US Dollar, the PKR also showed strength against several other major international currencies during today’s trading session. For instance, the rupee concluded with positive momentum against both the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Saudi Riyal (SAR). This broader appreciation underscores a positive trend for Pakistan’s currency stability.
Daily Interbank Exchange Rates (January 2026)
| Currency | 20-Jan-2026 | 21-Jan-2026 | 22-Jan-2026 | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 279.9116 | 279.9033 | 279.8728 | 0.0305 |
| EUR | 327.1886 | 327.8508 | 327.2413 | 0.6095 |
| GBP | 377.2788 | 376.1201 | 375.8413 | 0.2788 |
| AUD | 188.7584 | 188.9067 | 190.3975 | -1.4908 |
| MYR | 69.0373 | 69.0353 | 69.2583 | -0.2230 |
| CNY | 40.2140 | 40.1926 | 40.1934 | -0.0008 |
| CAD | 202.2702 | 202.2934 | 202.4543 | -0.1609 |
| AED | 76.2100 | 76.2056 | 76.1975 | 0.0081 |
| SAR | 74.6431 | 74.6409 | 74.6328 | 0.0081 |
Analysing the daily figures, the Pakistani Rupee strengthened by 28 paisas against the British Pound (GBP). However, it experienced a minor setback, losing Rs. 1.49 against the Australian Dollar (AUD). Consequently, this mixed performance highlights the dynamic nature of global currency markets, even amidst overall gains.
