The Pakistani rupee (PKR) edged slightly higher against the US dollar (USD) on Friday, maintaining its winning streak for the 114th consecutive session.
The local currency also saw modest movements against other major currencies during the trading day. The PKR ended at 279.40 per USD, registering a gain of just one paisa.
Performance Against Other Currencies
- The rupee gained one paisa against the UAE Dirham (AED) but remained unchanged versus the Saudi Riyal (SAR).
- It depreciated by Rs. 1.13 against the British Pound (GBP) and fell 53 paisas against the Euro (EUR).
- The PKR lost 52 paisas against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and six paisas versus the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
| Currency | 04-Mar | 05-Mar | 06-Mar | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 279.4231 | 279.4115 | 279.4018 | 0.0097 |
| EUR | 324.2985 | 323.9916 | 324.5252 | -0.5336 |
| GBP | 373.1137 | 372.3996 | 373.5323 | -1.1327 |
| AUD | 196.2389 | 196.3425 | 196.8665 | -0.5240 |
| MYR | 70.8477 | 70.8447 | 70.7795 | 0.0652 |
| CNY | 40.4284 | 40.5132 | 40.5112 | 0.0020 |
| CAD | 204.4809 | 204.6296 | 204.6900 | -0.0604 |
| AED | 76.0718 | 76.0811 | 76.0660 | 0.0151 |
| SAR | 74.4205 | 74.4244 | 74.4297 | -0.0053 |
PKR’s slight gains come amid cautious market sentiment as investors weigh regional developments and global trends.
