KARACHI, April 21, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday issued daily interbank foreign exchange rates, showing mixed movements of the Pakistani rupee against major global currencies.
The central bank said the rates are compiled for informational purposes and reflect indicative exchange levels quoted by commercial banks for customer transactions.
Interbank Exchange Rates — April 21, 2026
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| USD | 278.6407 | 279.0658 |
| EUR | 327.8956 | 328.3949 |
| GBP | 376.4434 | 377.0285 |
| AED | 75.8516 | 75.9588 |
| SAR | 74.2749 | 74.3831 |
| CNY | 40.9142 | 40.9668 |
| CHF | 357.5994 | 358.1501 |
| CAD | 204.1408 | 204.4487 |
| AUD | 199.6276 | 199.9322 |
| JPY | 1.7531 | 1.7557 |
A comparison with the previous day’s rates showed the rupee largely stable against the US dollar, with only marginal fluctuations in both buying and selling levels. The dollar remained near Rs279 in the interbank market, reflecting continued stability in the currency despite external pressures.
Against other major currencies, the rupee showed mixed performance. It slightly strengthened against the euro and British pound in intraday terms, while movements against regional currencies such as the UAE dirham and Saudi riyal remained minimal.
Analysts said the stability in the rupee reflects steady central bank management and improved external inflows, though global currency volatility and import demand continue to influence short-term trends.
The SBP reiterated that the published exchange rates are indicative and derived from daily rate sheets submitted by commercial banks, and may vary depending on market transactions.
Market participants said currency movements are likely to remain range-bound in the near term, with external financing flows, remittances and import payments expected to guide direction.