The Pakistani rupee continued its upward momentum on Friday, closing in positive territory against the US dollar for the 142nd consecutive trading session.
At the close of the session, the rupee settled at 278.9222 after recording a marginal gain of three paisas against the greenback.
In broader currency trading, the local unit showed mixed performance but remained largely firm against major global currencies. It posted gains against several key currencies, including the British pound and Australian dollar, while remaining mostly stable against Gulf currencies.
Against the British pound, the rupee appreciated significantly, while it showed only slight movement versus the euro. The rupee also held steady against the UAE dirham and Saudi riyal, reflecting continued stability in remittance-linked currencies.
However, the rupee weakened against the Canadian dollar, losing notable ground during the session.
Currency Performance Overview (15–17 April 2026):
- USD: 278.9630 → 278.9222 (▲ 0.0311)
- EUR: 328.7997 → 328.6401 (▼ 0.0052)
- GBP: 378.2598 → 377.0889 (▲ 0.6279)
- AUD: 199.2493 → 199.9872 (▲ 0.0223)
- MYR: 70.6325 → 70.5151 (▲ 0.0346)
- CNY: 40.9148 → 40.8552 (▲ 0.0464)
- CAD: 202.6169 → 203.9278 (▼ 0.7645)
- AED: 75.9465 → 75.9365 (▲ 0.0084)
- SAR: 74.3485 → 74.3525 (▲ 0.0013)
Overall, the rupee’s sustained streak against the US dollar underscores continued stability in the foreign exchange market, despite mixed performance against other major currencies.
