Dollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan

Karachi, November 18, 2025 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) displayed a mixed performance against major international currencies in the open market today, November 18, 2025. While the US Dollar (USD) showed a slight stabilization after recent volatility, other key Gulf currencies and international majors like the Canadian and Australian Dollars held firm.

Financial analysts noted that the currency market activity was largely driven by scheduled remittance inflows and routine trade settlement demands, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintaining a tight oversight on market dynamics.

Key Currency Rates and Analysis for Remittance and Trade

Below are the latest open market selling rates for key currencies important to Pakistan’s economy, followed by an analysis of their recent trends:

US Dollar (USD) to PKR

The US Dollar (USD) is trading in the open market today with a selling rate of PKR 281.70.

The USD/PKR pair has seen minor volatility in the lead-up to November 18, fluctuating between approximately PKR 280.66 and PKR 282.99 over the last few days. The rate today sits at the lower end of this recent high-low band, suggesting a moment of stability for the Rupee following pressure earlier in the week. Market participants are closely watching interbank movement for signals on future stability.

Saudi Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED) to PKR

The currencies of Pakistan’s largest expatriate communities remain crucial. The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is available at a selling rate of PKR 75.60, while the UAE Dirham (AED) is trading at PKR 77.60.

The AED rate, at PKR 77.60, is nearing the higher end of its recent six-month range (which saw a peak of approximately PKR 77.79 in July 2025). The SAR has also shown marginal strength relative to the Rupee. These stable-to-strong rates are largely due to their pegs with the USD, coupled with consistent remittance inflows from the Gulf region which often support the PKR’s value.

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Bahraini Dinar (BHD), and Qatari Riyal (QAR)

The high-value Gulf currencies also saw their rates confirmed today:

The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) selling rate is PKR 923.00.
The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) selling rate is PKR 752.50.
The Qatari Riyal (QAR) selling rate is approximately PKR 77.00.

The KWD is showing a slight easing compared to rates recorded in June 2025 (which were around PKR 928.41), indicating a moderate strengthening of the PKR against the Kuwaiti currency over the quarter. Similarly, the BHD at PKR 752.50 is stable, trading below its previous high from July, suggesting sustained PKR stability against the Dinar. The QAR has also exhibited consistent stability, holding within a narrow trading band between late October and mid-November 2025.

Canadian Dollar (CAD) and Australian Dollar (AUD) to PKR

In the Australian and Canadian markets, rates also reflected a minor appreciation of the Pakistani Rupee since earlier this year:

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) selling rate is PKR 205.00.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) selling rate is PKR 185.00.

Both the CAD and AUD rates are lower than the figures recorded in June 2025 (CAD at PKR 207.52 and AUD at PKR 185.48), suggesting that the Pakistani Rupee has gained marginal ground against the two commodity-linked currencies over the past five months.

Rates of Remaining Currencies Today

The selling rates for other major international currencies in the open market on November 18, 2025, are as follows: The Euro (EUR) stands at PKR 329.50, the British Pound (GBP) at PKR 373.50, the Swiss Franc (CHF) at PKR 358.00, the Chinese Yuan (CNY) at PKR 43.50, the Japanese Yen (JPY) is at PKR 1.89 (for 1 unit), the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is at PKR 70.50, the Singapore Dollar (SGD) at PKR 224.00, the Thai Baht (THB) at PKR 9.50, the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) at PKR 37.50, and the Omani Rial (OMR) is at PKR 737.50.