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USD to PKR Today: Rupee Extends 82-Day Winning Streak Against Dollar

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USD to PKR remained stable as the Pakistani rupee continued its remarkable run, closing stronger against the US dollar for the 82nd consecutive trading day. On Monday, the rupee appreciated by three paisas in the interbank market, ending the session at PKR 279.92 per dollar, reflecting sustained confidence in Pakistan’s currency management and improved market discipline.

According to interbank data, the rupee’s steady gains highlight controlled dollar demand and tighter monitoring of the foreign exchange market. Currency dealers noted that consistent inflows and regulatory oversight have helped keep volatility in check, supporting the local unit despite global uncertainties.

“The rupee’s extended stability shows better alignment between demand and supply of foreign exchange,” a currency market expert said, adding that importer demand has remained manageable.

Over the past several months, the PKR has benefited from stricter checks on speculation, improved remittance flows, and a relatively balanced current account position. While global currencies remain sensitive to geopolitical and economic developments, Pakistan’s interbank market has largely avoided sharp swings, allowing the rupee to post incremental daily gains.

Besides the US dollar, the rupee showed mixed performance against other global currencies. It gained against the British Pound and Australian Dollar, while ending slightly weaker against the UAE Dirham. The Saudi Riyal also saw marginal gains in favor of the PKR.

Interbank Exchange Rates (USD to PKR and Others)

Currency 15-Jan-2026 16-Jan-2026 19-Jan-2026 Change (+/–)
USD to PKR 279.9630 279.9515 279.9235 +0.0280
EUR 325.5970 325.0657 325.4810 -0.4153
GBP 376.0743 374.9250 374.9015 +0.0235
AUD 187.0153 187.6515 187.3248 +0.3257
MYR 69.1059 69.0386 69.0062 +0.0324
CNY 40.1631 40.1759 40.2013 -0.0254
CAD 201.3615 201.4764 201.4780 -0.0016
AED 76.2219 76.2188 76.2215 -0.0027
SAR 74.6508 74.6517 74.6463 +0.0054

Market participants expect USD to PKR to remain range-bound in the near term, provided external inflows stay steady and no major global shock disrupts currency markets. However, analysts caution that international commodity prices and geopolitical developments could still influence future trends.

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