On May 13, 2025, the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) issued the latest foreign exchange rates, providing an update on the buying and selling rates for various global currencies. These rates are significant for businesses, financial institutions, and individuals involved in foreign exchange transactions, as they offer insights into the current currency exchange landscape.
The ready transaction rates released by NBP show the following key figures for several major currencies:
The US Dollar (USD) has a selling rate of 281.95 PKR and a buying rate of 281.45 PKR. The Euro (EUR) is priced at 313.38 PKR for selling and 312.82 PKR for buying. The British Pound (GBP) has a selling rate of 372.08 PKR, with a buying rate of 371.42 PKR. The Japanese Yen (JPY) stands at 1.9076 PKR for selling and 1.9043 PKR for buying. The Swiss Franc (CHF) has a selling rate of 334.45 PKR, while the buying rate is 333.86 PKR. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is priced at 201.90 PKR for selling and 201.54 PKR for buying. The Australian Dollar (AUD) is valued at 180.34 PKR for selling and 180.02 PKR for buying. The Swedish Krona (SEK) has a selling rate of 28.93 PKR and a buying rate of 28.88 PKR. The Norwegian Krone (NOK) is priced at 27.03 PKR for selling and 26.99 PKR for buying. The Danish Krone (DKK) stands at 42.01 PKR for selling and 41.93 PKR for buying. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has a selling rate of 165.75 PKR and a buying rate of 165.45 PKR. The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is valued at 216.23 PKR for selling and 215.84 PKR for buying. The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) has a selling rate of 36.18 PKR, while the buying rate is 36.11 PKR. The Korean Won (KRW) is priced at 0.1989 PKR for selling and 0.1986 PKR for buying. The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is valued at 39.40 PKR for selling and 39.33 PKR for buying. The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) has a selling rate of 65.17 PKR, with a buying rate of 65.05 PKR. The Thai Baht (THB) stands at 8.46 PKR for selling and 8.45 PKR for buying. The U.A.E Dirham (AED) is priced at 77.29 PKR for selling and 77.15 PKR for buying. The Saudi Riyal (SAR) has a selling rate of 75.17 PKR and a buying rate of 75.04 PKR. The Qatar Riyal (QAR) is valued at 77.59 PKR for selling and 77.45 PKR for buying. The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is priced at 918.05 PKR for selling and 916.42 PKR for buying.
Additionally, NBP has provided conversion rates for frozen foreign currency deposits, which apply to transactions settled on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The conversion rates for these currencies are: the US Dollar (USD) is valued at 281.5336 PKR, the British Pound (GBP) at 370.9205 PKR, the Euro (EUR) at 312.812 PKR, and the Japanese Yen (JPY) at 1.9041 PKR.
These exchange rates play a crucial role in the foreign exchange market, particularly for businesses involved in international trade, as well as for individuals dealing with currency conversions for travel or investment purposes. NBP’s continued updates on currency values reflect the bank’s ongoing efforts to provide transparency and facilitate smoother foreign exchange transactions in the market.
The National Bank of Pakistan’s timely release of these rates is an essential resource for those in the financial sector, including businesses, traders, and individuals who need to keep a close watch on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. It also helps investors and market participants make informed decisions regarding their foreign currency holdings and transactions.