Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Currency dealers released updated foreign exchange rates on Saturday, providing guidance for traders, businesses and travellers amid ongoing fluctuations in global markets.
The rates reflect buying and selling prices of major international currencies against the Pakistani rupee in the open market. The U.S. dollar remained largely stable, trading near the Rs279 level, while other major currencies showed minor variations in line with global trends.
Market participants said exchange rates continue to be influenced by external factors, including international oil prices, geopolitical developments and foreign inflows. Dealers noted that recent financial support from friendly countries and improved sentiment in global markets have helped stabilise the rupee in recent sessions.
Below are the latest exchange rates:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (Rs) | Selling (Rs) |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 198.17 | 204.75 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 729.00 | 739.75 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 202.05 | 207.90 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 36.45 | 37.55 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.25 | 43.65 |
| Euro | EUR | 328.23 | 335.22 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.10 | 36.05 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 2.03 | 2.22 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.74 | 1.84 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 878.15 | 888.30 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 65.30 | 66.75 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 162.45 | 164.10 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.60 | 27.90 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.75 | 734.20 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 71.35 | 72.85 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.40 | 75.40 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 217.78 | 223.30 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.25 | 30.55 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 355.05 | 358.90 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.05 | 8.25 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 75.95 | 77.05 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 376.78 | 384.00 |
| US Dollar | USD | 279.00 | 279.95 |
Analysts expect the currency market to remain range-bound in the near term, with movements closely tied to external financing flows and macroeconomic indicators.
Disclaimer: Exchange rates are indicative and may vary across markets and locations.