Karachi, July 21, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially released the weighted average customer exchange rates for Monday, July 21, 2025.
These rates serve as an indicative guide for commercial transactions conducted by banks with their clients. The SBP emphasized that the published rates are based on information gathered from commercial banks’ daily exchange rate sheets.
According to the SBP, these exchange rates represent the weighted average values at which commercial banks buy and sell foreign currencies to their customers. It is important to note that these rates are for informational purposes only and may vary slightly depending on the bank and the nature of the transaction. The SBP clarified that the purpose of releasing these figures is to enhance transparency and facilitate better decision-making by businesses and individuals involved in foreign exchange dealings.
The following table lists the buying and selling exchange rates of major foreign currencies as issued by the SBP:
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 77.5223 | 77.6319 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 185.4028 | 185.6922 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 207.5075 | 207.8166 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 355.3991 | 355.9727 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 39.6732 | 39.7246 |
| Euro (EUR) | 331.2240 | 331.7239 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 382.2782 | 382.8640 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.9210 | 1.9238 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 75.9081 | 76.0192 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 284.7175 | 285.1494 |
These customer exchange rates are reflective of the interbank transactions as they are quoted to importers, exporters, and individuals conducting legitimate cross-border payments. The SBP reiterates that the actual rates offered may differ depending on each bank’s own margin policies and real-time market conditions.
The regular publication of such exchange rates by the SBP helps improve market efficiency and ensures a reliable reference point for stakeholders in the foreign exchange market.