State Bank of Pakistan issues foreign exchange rates for August 1, 2023

Karachi, August 1, 2023: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday issued foreign exchange rates for August 1, 2023.

The exchange rate is on the basis of weighted average rates of commercial banks.

Following are the buying and selling of foreign currencies in Pakistan Rupee (PKR):

CURRENCYBUYINGSELLING
UAE Dirham (AED)78.128378.2365
Australian Dollar (AUD)191.0152191.2848
Canadian Dollar (CAD)216.8102217.1162
Swiss Franc (CHF)328.7026329.1748
Chinese Yuan (CNY)40.040140.0901
Euro (EUR)315.1796315.6389
UK Pound (GBP)367.9096368.4434
Japanese Yen (JPY)2.00992.0127
Saudi Riyal (SAR)76.449276.5554
US Dollar (USD)286.7674287.1835

The SBP’s weighted average exchange rates provide an important reference for businesses, financial institutions and individuals dealing with foreign currencies. The rates reflect transactions reported by commercial banks and offer an indication of prevailing currency values against the Pakistani rupee. The buying rate represents the rate at which banks purchase foreign currency, while the selling rate indicates the rate at which they sell it. Exchange rates may fluctuate in response to changes in international currency markets, domestic economic conditions, trade flows and foreign exchange demand and supply. Importers, exporters and other market participants regularly monitor these rates when assessing the rupee value of international transactions and financial obligations. The published rates may also serve as a useful benchmark for daily foreign exchange calculations.