The open currency market in Pakistan remained turbulent on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, as exchange rates fluctuated sharply amid ongoing global economic shifts and local financial pressures.
This midweek activity reflects growing concern among traders, importers, and the general public over the impact of unstable currency values on daily transactions and long-term financial planning.
Throughout the day, the Pakistani rupee recorded mixed results against major global currencies. Exchange rates for the US dollar ranged between Rs 283.75 (buying) and Rs 284.25 (selling), reflecting persistent pressure on the local currency. The British Pound Sterling was traded between Rs 384.77 and Rs 385.44, while the Euro hovered from Rs 329.30 to Rs 329.88.
Among regional currencies, the Chinese Yuan was exchanged between Rs 39.54 and Rs 39.61, and the Saudi Riyal remained steady between Rs 75.63 and Rs 75.77. Meanwhile, the UAE Dirham was priced between Rs 77.80 (buying) and Rs 77.94 (selling). Exchange rates for other currencies included the Australian Dollar at Rs 184.19 to Rs 184.52, and the Canadian Dollar at Rs 206.83 to Rs 207.20.
In the Asian currency spectrum, the Japanese Yen traded in a narrow band from Rs 1.95 to Rs 1.96, while the Thai Baht moved slightly from Rs 8.67 to Rs 8.69. The Singapore Dollar was available between Rs 221.36 and Rs 221.75, and the Hong Kong Dollar between Rs 36.15 and Rs 36.21. Scandinavian currencies such as the Swedish Korona and Danish Krone also saw subtle fluctuations, with exchange rates of Rs 29.83–29.88 and Rs 44.14–44.22, respectively. The Swiss Franc recorded a buying rate of Rs 349.71 and a selling rate of Rs 350.33.
Analysts stress that tracking exchange rates has become vital in a volatile environment where each rupee movement can significantly affect profitability, tuition fees, or travel expenses. The recent pattern highlights that reliance on real-time data regarding exchange rates is no longer optional but essential for all financial stakeholders.
With uncertainty still clouding the international economic outlook, exchange rates are expected to remain unpredictable in the coming weeks. As such, businesses and consumers alike must closely monitor exchange rates to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly changing market.