AUD to PKR: Australian Dollar to Pakistani Rupee Rate- Nov. 22, 2025
- By Web Desk -
- Nov 22, 2025
Islamabad/Sydney- November 22, 2025 – The Australian Dollar (AUD) has weakened further against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), dropping to 181.18 PKR as of 6:15 PM PKT today, according to the latest interbank and open-market forex updates. This marks the lowest level since early June and continues a steady decline from the year’s peak of 188.25 PKR recorded on July 26, 2025.
Rate History (2025)
- June 1: 180.00 PKR – Strong opening, backed by high commodity prices
- June 18: 183.36 PKR
- June 21: 183.67 PKR
- June 24: 83.00 PKR – Widely regarded as a flash-crash/market-anomaly
- July 1: 186.71 PKR – Sharp recovery begins
- July 3: 187.00 PKR
- July 26: 188.25 PKR – 2025 peak
- August 2: 182.91 PKR
- August 30: 184.41 PKR
- September 27: 184.31 PKR
- October 11: 182.42 PKR
- November 22: 181.18 PKR – Today’s rate, down nearly 7 PKR from July high
Valuation Criteria
The recent slide in the AUD reflects softening global commodity prices (iron ore down ≈12% from July highs, coal and LNG also under pressure) combined with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.35% while several regional central banks signal further easing. Meanwhile, the Pakistani Rupee has gained marginal ground due to tighter monetary policy (SBP policy rate still at 17.5%), improved remittance inflows ahead of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, and slightly better-than-expected current account data for October 2025. The June 24 flash drop to 83.00 PKR remains an outlier, most likely caused by a large erroneous trade or algorithmic glitch, and is excluded from fundamental analysis.
Impact
The fall to 181.18 PKR brings relief to Pakistani importers and consumers:
- Australian wheat, dairy, and machinery now cost noticeably less in PKR terms
- Students planning to study in Australia will pay roughly 7,000 fewer rupees per AUD 1,000 compared to July
- Airfares and tourism packages to Australia become more affordable
Pakistani exporters to Australia (mainly textiles and rice) will receive fewer rupees per dollar earned, but the impact remains limited as Australia accounts for less than 2% of Pakistan’s total exports. Remittances from the roughly 100,000-strong Pakistani community in Australia continue to deliver solid PKR value, supporting household budgets during the high-inflation winter season.
About AUD and PKR
The Australian Dollar (AUD), nicknamed the “Aussie”, is the official currency of Australia and several Pacific island nations. Issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia, it is one of the most commodity-sensitive major currencies.
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is the official currency of Pakistan, managed by the State Bank of Pakistan. Historically volatile, the PKR remains heavily influenced by inflation, external debt servicing, and remittance/remittance inflows.