USD exchange rates today: Rupee and other major currencies

Rupee makes modest gains against the USD


News Desk September 16, 2024
An SBP official said the stable rupee-dollar exchange rate throughout the week indicated that speculation and volatility had vanished from the market. PHOTO: FILE

The latest currency exchange rates have been updated, showing fluctuating values across major international currencies.

The indicative buying rate for the US dollar stands at Rs279.00, with the selling price at Rs 280.75.

The British pound is being bought at Rs365.30 and sold at Rs 368.95. Meanwhile, the euro is listed at Rs 308.25 for buying and Rs 311.30 for selling.

The rates for other currencies include the Saudi riyal, with a buying price of Rs73.90 and a selling price of Rs74.63, while the UAE dirham is being bought at Rs75.60 and sold at Rs76.35.

Photo: NBP Exchange Company Limited

Photo: NBP Exchange Company Limited

Pakistan fluctuations in its exchange rate influenced by several factors. This mainly focuses on seven key variables, aside from the exchange rate itself.

These variables are exports, imports, stock price index, foreign reserves excluding gold, industrial production, wholesale price index, and money supply. It is believed that these seven factors significantly impact the exchange rate.

The Open Market Dollar rate in Pakistan is typically linked to the unrestricted flow of trade, with no barriers or restrictions on the buying and selling of goods between nations, allowing equal opportunities for demand and supply.

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