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USD to PKR exchange rate continued its historic trend on Thursday as the Pakistani rupee strengthened for the 85th consecutive trading day against the US dollar, reflecting sustained stability in the interbank market and improved sentiment around external financing.
The Pakistani rupee closed at PKR 279.87 per USD, gaining three paisas compared to the previous session. Currency dealers said the movement may appear marginal, but the long streak itself signals confidence driven by controlled demand for dollars, steady remittance inflows, and improved liquidity management.
A senior forex dealer noted, “The rupee’s consistency against the dollar shows the market is balanced. Import payments are manageable and speculative pressure is minimal.”
Alongside the US dollar, the rupee also posted gains against the UAE Dirham (AED) and Saudi Riyal (SAR), while it weakened against some other global currencies due to cross-rate movements.
Interbank Exchange Rates (PKR)
| 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 |
| AED | 76.2100 | 76.2056 | 76.1975 | +0.0081 |
| SAR | 74.6431 | 74.6409 | 74.6328 | +0.0081 |
The rupee gained 28 paisas against the British Pound, while it lost Rs. 1.49 against the Australian Dollar, mainly due to global AUD strength.
The prolonged USD to PKR stability comes amid tighter exchange controls, reduced import volumes, and continued oversight by financial regulators. Analysts believe that unless there is a sharp external shock or surge in dollar demand, the rupee is likely to remain range-bound in the near term.
