The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained some ground second day in a row against the US Dollar today after opening trade at 278 in the interbank market.
It was stable all day and closed in green against the greenback. Meanwhile, it posted gains against most of the other major currencies during today’s session.
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 the 278 level today.
The PKR appreciated by 0.05 percent and closed at 278.55 after gaining 13 paisas against the dollar today.
On a fiscal year-to-date basis, the rupee has so far depreciated by 0.07 percent.
Overall, the rupee is down nearly Rs. 51.64 since January 2023. Since April 2022, it is down Rs. 95.64 against the greenback. As per the exchange rate movements seen during the session, the PKR gained almost 14 paisas today.
The PKR was green against most of the other major currencies in the interbank market today.
It gained three paisas against the Saudi Riyal (SAR), three paisas against the UAE Dirham (AED), four paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), and 63 paisas against the Euro (EUR).
Meanwhile, it lost Rs. 1.24 against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and Rs. 1.55 against the British Pound (GBP) in today’s interbank currency market.
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