Foreign Exchange (Forex) Open Market Rate in Pakistan

The Open Market Rate in Pakistan today, are available for all major currencies including the US Dollar, Euro, Pound, and more. These rates are important for travellers, overseas Pakistanis, investors, and businesses that deal with imports and exports.

Today’s Forex Open Market Rates in Pakistan

Currency	Buying Rate (PKR)	Selling Rate (PKR)
US Dollar (USD)	282.30	282.55
Euro (EUR)	333.10	336.10
British Pound (GBP)	381.50	385.00
Saudi Riyal (SAR)	75.20	75.70
UAE Dirham (AED)	77.10	78.10
Australian Dollar (AUD)	185.60	190.60
Chinese Yuan (CNY)	39.47	39.87
Japanese Yen (JPY)	1.88	1.98

Note: Buying rate is what exchange dealers pay when they purchase foreign currency from you. Selling rate is what they charge when you buy foreign currency.
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Why These Rates Matter

Importers & Exporters – Directly affect pricing, costs, and profit margins.
Overseas Remittances – Affects the amount received by families in Pakistan.
Travelers – Useful for currency exchange before traveling abroad.
Traders – Small differences in daily forex rates can bring profit or loss.

Interbank vs Open Market

The interbank rate is used by banks for large-scale transactions, while the open market rate is used by money exchangers and is slightly higher. In 2025, the interbank USD rate is around 281.80, while the open market USD rate is 282.30 – 282.55.

How Rates Are Determined

Supply & Demand in Local Market
Government & SBP Monetary Policies
Import & Export Balance
Global Market Conditions & Speculation

Final Words

The open market forex rate in Pakistan shows the US Dollar trading at Rs. 282.30 (buying) and Rs. 282.55 (selling), while other currencies like the Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal also fluctuate according to market demand.