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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) ended the week on a strong note, posting gains against most major currencies and closing green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 95th consecutive trading session on Friday.
In the interbank market, the rupee closed at 279.72, gaining three paisas against the dollar compared to the previous session, reflecting continued stability in the local currency market.
Performance Against Major Currencies
The PKR recorded notable gains against several global currencies during today’s session. It strengthened sharply against the British Pound (GBP), appreciating by Rs. 4.14, while it gained Rs. 1.18 against the Euro (EUR).
The rupee also advanced against the Australian Dollar (AUD), posting gains of Rs. 2.07, and strengthened by 77 paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
| Currency | 03-Feb-2026 | 04-Feb-2026 | 06-Feb-2026 | Change (+/–) |
| USD | 279.7518 | 279.7235 | 279.7120 | +0.0115 |
| EUR | 330.5548 | 330.9549 | 329.7665 | +1.1884 |
| GBP | 383.1621 | 383.6967 | 379.5552 | +4.1415 |
| AUD | 196.8893 | 196.8554 | 194.7775 | +2.0779 |
| MYR | 71.2653 | 71.2037 | 70.8222 | +0.3815 |
| CNY | 40.3289 | 40.3257 | 40.3020 | +0.0237 |
| CAD | 204.8563 | 205.1887 | 204.4156 | +0.7731 |
| AED | 76.1727 | 76.1567 | 76.1619 | -0.0052 |
| SAR | 74.5985 | 74.5909 | 74.5879 | +0.0030 |
Mixed Trend Against Gulf Currencies
Despite broad-based gains, the rupee closed slightly weaker against the UAE Dirham (AED) during the session. However, it ended the week on a positive note against the Saudi Riyal (SAR), maintaining overall stability against key Gulf currencies.
Currency market analysts attribute the rupee’s continued strength to improved external account management and stable interbank trading conditions, helping the local unit close a volatile week on a firm footing.
