The Pakistani rupee maintained its marginal recovery against the US dollar on Monday, closing in the green for the 101st consecutive session in the interbank market.
The local currency settled at 279.61 per USD, gaining one paisa compared to the previous close, according to market data.
Mixed Performance Against Major Currencies
While the rupee held firm against the dollar, it posted losses against most major global currencies during the session. It weakened by 99 paisas against the British pound and 26 paisas against the euro.
The local unit also depreciated against the Australian dollar (77 paisas) and Canadian dollar (22 paisas). However, it recorded slight gains versus regional currencies, appreciating against the UAE dirham and Saudi riyal.
Stable Dollar Trend Continues
Currency dealers noted that the rupee’s continued stability against the dollar reflects balanced demand-supply conditions in the interbank market and steady inflows. However, cross-currency movements largely track global trends, explaining losses against European and commodity linked currencies.
Analysts say the sustained dollar stability streak signals short-term exchange-rate calm, though broader external account dynamics and global currency shifts continue to influence overall rupee performance.
PKR Exchange Rate
| Currency | 12-Feb-2026 | 13-Feb-2026 | 16-Feb-2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 279.6518 | 279.6231 | 279.6133 | +0.0098 |
| EUR | 332.1844 | 331.5771 | 331.8451 | −0.2680 |
| GBP | 381.4311 | 380.7768 | 381.7701 | −0.9933 |
| AUD | 199.1680 | 197.5677 | 198.3437 | −0.7760 |
| MYR | 71.5497 | 71.6065 | 71.7325 | −0.1260 |
| CNY | 40.5199 | 40.4685 | 40.4729 | −0.0044 |
| CAD | 205.9823 | 205.2958 | 205.5149 | −0.2191 |
| AED | 76.1361 | 76.1376 | 76.1277 | +0.0099 |
| SAR | 74.5679 | 74.5602 | 74.5596 | +0.0006 |
