Karachi, January 20, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released its daily interbank foreign exchange rates to facilitate banks, importers, exporters, and general banking customers across the country.
According to the central bank, the interbank exchange rates were updated on January 20, 2026, and reflect the indicative buying and selling prices of major international currencies against the Pakistani rupee. These rates are widely used as a reference point for interbank transactions and provide guidance to market participants involved in foreign trade, remittances, and other cross-border payments.
The SBP clarified that the published rates are compiled and disseminated strictly for informational purposes. They are based on exchange rate sheets submitted daily by various commercial banks and represent estimated rates quoted to customers for commercial transactions. Actual exchange rates may vary slightly depending on market conditions, transaction volumes, and individual bank policies.
Below are the SBP’s updated interbank foreign exchange rates for January 20, 2026:
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.1677 | 76.2740 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 188.2999 | 188.5978 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 201.8281 | 202.1370 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 351.2190 | 351.7701 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 40.2066 | 40.2582 |
| Euro (EUR) | 326.2319 | 326.7255 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 375.7859 | 376.3654 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.7663 | 1.7689 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.5668 | 74.6760 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 279.6395 | 280.0646 |
Market participants closely monitor SBP’s daily interbank foreign exchange rates as they offer valuable insight into currency movements, support pricing decisions, and help ensure transparency in Pakistan’s foreign exchange market.