Google Finance has displayed inaccurate exchange rates for the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against major global currencies, sparking confusion among users. On Monday, the platform incorrectly showed the US Dollar (USD) losing Rs. 138 against the PKR, with the exchange rate displayed as Rs. 140.89/ instead of the official dollar rate of Rs. 279.04.

The PKR officially closed at 279.04/ in the interbank market on Monday, after losing nine paisas on the first trading day of February. However, Google’s currency converter displayed Rs.277/ as the exchange rate, accompanied by a graphical error that has yet to be corrected.

The glitch extended to other major currencies as well. Google Finance showed the British Pound (GBP) at an implausible rate of Rs. 175.2, far below the official interbank rate of Rs. 342.7. Similarly, the Australian Dollar (AUD) was displayed at Rs. 87.67, the UAE Dirham (AED) at Rs. 38.3, and the Saudi Riyal (SAR) at Rs. 37.5—rates that are significantly lower than the actual market values.

Interestingly, the Euro (EUR) was the only currency displayed with a rate close to the official interbank rate, at Rs. 286.

The incorrect exchange rates appear to be the result of a technical glitch on Google’s part. The visual log of currency values against the PKR does not align with official data from the interbank market. As of now, Google has not addressed or rectified the issue.

The error has caused confusion among users relying on Google Finance for currency exchange rates. Financial experts recommend verifying exchange rates through official sources, such as the State Bank of Pakistan or authorized financial institutions, to avoid misinformation. Google has yet to issue a statement or correct the discrepancies in its currency converter.