Karachi, February 18, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest interbank foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, providing guidance for banking consumers and commercial transactions. The rates are compiled from daily sheets issued by commercial banks and represent indicative values for foreign currency transactions.
According to the SBP, these rates are released for informational purposes only and reflect estimates of the exchange rates quoted by various commercial banks to their clients. The central bank emphasized that fluctuations in market conditions may cause actual transactional rates to vary slightly from these published values.
Investors, importers, exporters, and individuals dealing in foreign currencies rely on these interbank rates for planning and budgeting. The rates play a crucial role in guiding businesses on imports, exports, remittances, and international payments, while also offering insights into the Pakistani rupee’s stability against global currencies.
Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – February 18, 2026
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| AED | 76.0859 | 76.1996 |
| AUD | 197.4379 | 197.7485 |
| CAD | 204.5708 | 204.8858 |
| CHF | 362.2455 | 362.8328 |
| CNY | 40.4724 | 40.5248 |
| EUR | 330.7809 | 331.2823 |
| GBP | 378.6418 | 379.2338 |
| JPY | 1.8195 | 1.8222 |
| SAR | 74.4765 | 74.5853 |
| USD | 279.3202 | 279.7453 |
Market watchers note that while the Pakistani rupee has shown relative stability against major currencies, continuous monitoring of the SBP rates is essential for businesses and individuals engaging in foreign exchange transactions.