The Pakistani rupee (PKR) reversed losses against the US Dollar today after opening trade at 278 in the interbank market.
It was largely stable before closing in green against the greenback. However, it crashed against other major currencies today.
The interbank rate stayed at 278 most of the day before closing at the same level. Open market rates across multiple currency counters were strictly at 278 today.
The PKR appreciated by 0.03 percent to close at 278.12 after gaining eight paisas against the dollar today.
On a fiscal year-to-date basis, the rupee has so far appreciated by 2.83 percent.
Overall, the rupee is down nearly Rs. 51.06 since January 2023. Since April 2022, it is down Rs. 95.06 against the greenback. As per the exchange rate movements seen during the session, the PKR gained eight paisas today.
The PKR was red against most of the other major currencies in the interbank market today. It lost 74 paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), Rs. 1.08 against the Australian Dollar (AUD), Rs. 1.32 against the Euro (EUR), and Rs. 1.48 against the British Pound (GBP).
Meanwhile, it gained two paisas against the Saudi Riyal (SAR) and two paisas against the UAE Dirham (AED) in today’s interbank currency market.
