Karachi, August 22, 2024 – The currency exchange rates in Pakistan saw slight fluctuations on Thursday, August 22, 2024. These rates are reflective of the opening prices in the open market and provide insights into the buying and selling trends for various currencies.
The US Dollar (USD), a key indicator of market stability, opened at a buying rate of PKR 279.6 and a selling rate of PKR 280.3. The UK Pound Sterling (GBP) remained robust, with buying and selling rates of PKR 360.1 and PKR 362.4, respectively. The Euro (EUR) was steady, showing a buying rate of PKR 306.3 and a selling rate of PKR 308.5.
The exchange rates of the Gulf currencies, including the Saudi Riyal (SAR), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), and UAE Dirham (AED), also saw minor variations. The Saudi Riyal was available for buying at PKR 73.72 and selling at PKR 74.42, while the Kuwaiti Dinar, one of the highest-valued currencies, showed buying and selling rates of PKR 905.45 and PKR 910.6, respectively. The UAE Dirham was priced at PKR 75.8 for buying and PKR 76.42 for selling.
Asian currencies, such as the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and Japanese Yen (JPY), exhibited modest movements. The Chinese Yuan stood at PKR 38.29 for buying and PKR 38.69 for selling. The Japanese Yen remained relatively stable with buying and selling rates of PKR 1.97 and PKR 1.98, respectively.
In the Oceania region, the Australian Dollar (AUD) was available at a buying rate of PKR 185.55 and a selling rate of PKR 189.15, while the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) was priced at PKR 169.34 for buying and PKR 171.34 for selling.
European currencies, including the Danish Krone (DKK), Swedish Korona (SEK), and Swiss Franc (CHF), also saw steady rates. The Danish Krone opened at PKR 40.03 for buying and PKR 40.43 for selling, while the Swedish Korona and Swiss Franc were available at PKR 26.25 and PKR 319.4 for buying, and PKR 26.55 and PKR 324.4 for selling, respectively.
Below is a table detailing the currency exchange rates:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 185.55 | 189.15 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 734.00 | 739.50 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 202.55 | 206.90 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 38.29 | 38.69 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 40.03 | 40.43 |
| Euro | EUR | 306.30 | 308.50 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.68 | 36.03 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.34 | 3.45 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.97 | 1.98 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 905.45 | 910.60 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.99 | 59.59 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.34 | 171.34 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.40 | 728.50 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.44 | 77.14 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.72 | 74.42 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 202.10 | 204.10 |
| Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.25 | 26.55 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 319.40 | 324.40 |
| Thai Bhat | THB | 7.55 | 7.70 |
| U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.80 | 76.42 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 360.10 | 362.40 |
| US Dollar | USD | 279.60 | 280.30 |
These rates are subject to fluctuations based on market conditions and can vary throughout the day.
