Karachi, July 18, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially released the weighted average customer exchange rates for Friday, July 18, 2025. The data, compiled from a variety of commercial banks, provides an indicative snapshot of the average buying and selling rates available to customers for foreign currency transactions.
According to the SBP, these figures represent estimates based on the exchange rate sheets issued daily by different banks. The central bank emphasized that the purpose of sharing this data is purely informational and should not be interpreted as official or binding exchange rates set by the SBP.
The following is the breakdown of average customer exchange rates released for July 18:
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
| AED (UAE Dirham) | 77.4977 | 77.6073 |
| AUD (Australian Dollar) | 185.1013 | 185.3945 |
| CAD (Canadian Dollar) | 207.1631 | 207.4805 |
| CHF (Swiss Franc) | 354.4127 | 354.9660 |
| CNY (Chinese Yuan) | 39.6443 | 39.6970 |
| EUR (Euro) | 330.7617 | 331.2612 |
| GBP (British Pound) | 382.1162 | 382.7168 |
| JPY (Japanese Yen) | 1.9136 | 1.9164 |
| SAR (Saudi Riyal) | 75.8794 | 75.9905 |
| USD (US Dollar) | 284.6286 | 285.0604 |
The SBP reiterated that the exchange rates issued are based on the weighted average figures from customer transactions facilitated by commercial banks. These rates vary based on market conditions, bank-specific policies, and the type of transaction being conducted.
It is also important to note that these average customer exchange rates may differ from the interbank rates, which are typically used for large-scale institutional transactions and may not reflect the exact amounts paid or received by individual retail customers.
As the Pakistani Rupee continues to experience fluctuations against major global currencies, stakeholders including importers, exporters, and travelers rely on such data issued by the SBP to make informed financial decisions. The SBP’s timely dissemination of this information plays a vital role in enhancing market transparency and supporting public awareness regarding foreign exchange trends.