Karachi: Today Forex rates showed the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) to be stable in open market operations. The exchange rates for the US dollar against the Pakistani rupee reflected steady stability with purchasing at PKR 279.95 whereas the selling value reached PKR 281.45. The USD maintained its position as the essential benchmark currency used for investment and trade activities.
The exchange rates for major currencies exhibited prominent changes according to latest updates.
The exchange rate for the Euro was PKR 292.75 buying and PKR 295.50 selling.
The UK Pound Sterling maintained its solid position in markets throughout February at PKR 353.50 for buying and PKR 357 for selling.
The Australian Dollar maintained a rate of PKR 179.25 to 181.50, while the Canadian Dollar exchanged at PKR 197.10 to 199.50.
The foreign exchange market for Saudi Riyal (SAR) and U.A.E Dirham (AED) was consistent at PKR 74.30/74.85 and PKR 75.95/76.60, respectively, indicating continued stability of remittance flows.
Trade using Chinese Yuan (CNY) maintained its importance at pricing PKR 37.59 to purchase and PKR 37.99 to sell. The Japanese yen maintained a minimal presence in the foreign exchange market as it transacted within the range of PKR 1.86/1.92.
The stability of the rupee continues because of increased foreign exchange reserves alongside balanced trade activities. The experts warn about potential future changes to exchange rates due to worldwide economic transformations and oil market price volatility.