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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its remarkable run by closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 80th consecutive day on January 15, 2026. The local currency gained slightly, closing at PKR 279.96 per USD, marking a steady appreciation trend that reflects growing market confidence.
Experts note that the rupee’s gradual rise is supported by increased foreign inflows and stability in Pakistan’s external accounts, contributing to its consistent performance against major global currencies.
PKR Gains Against Other Major CurrenciesBesides the US Dollar, the PKR also strengthened against the Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), Australian Dollar (AUD), UAE Dirham (AED), and Saudi Riyal (SAR) in the interbank market today. It posted notable gains of 23 paisas against the GBP and 26 paisas against the AUD, highlighting broad-based appreciation.
| Currency | 13-Jan-2026 | 14-Jan-2026 | 15-Jan-2026 | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 280.0018 | 279.9735 | 279.9630 | 0.0105 |
| EUR | 326.5241 | 325.9732 | 325.5970 | 0.3762 |
| GBP | 376.9945 | 376.3124 | 376.0743 | 0.2381 |
| AUD | 187.7132 | 187.2743 | 187.0153 | 0.2590 |
| MYR | 69.0510 | 69.1634 | 69.1059 | 0.0575 |
| CNY | 40.1347 | 40.1525 | 40.1631 | -0.0106 |
| CAD | 201.7159 | 201.4850 | 201.3615 | 0.1235 |
| AED | 76.2325 | 76.2248 | 76.2219 | 0.0029 |
| SAR | 74.6632 | 74.6536 | 74.6508 | 0.0028 |
According to market analysts, the PKR’s steady recovery reflects improving foreign exchange reserves and disciplined monetary policies, which continue to support Pakistan’s economic stability.
The Pakistani rupee has been gradually strengthening since the start of 2026, reversing some of the depreciation seen in the previous year. The rise against the USD and other major currencies indicates growing investor confidence, aided by remittances, foreign direct investment, and strategic economic measures by the State Bank of Pakistan.
The PKR’s ongoing appreciation trend against the USD and other currencies marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s financial markets. Analysts expect the rupee to maintain relative stability if economic policies and foreign inflows continue to support the currency.
