USD to PKR Exchange Rate (November 19, 2025)

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) opened today’s session with relative stability against the US Dollar (USD). The interbank market shows little movement, while the open market continues to carry a modest premium—reflecting demand for physical USD.

🏦 Interbank Market – Opening Rates

• Buying Rate: Approx. PKR 282.66
• Selling Rate: Approx. PKR 282.86

Market Insight:
The interbank market opened with a narrow spread (~PKR 0.20), suggesting balanced liquidity and no major overnight demand-supply pressure. The Rupee’s opening position signifies calm in formal banking channels.

💵 Open Market – Opening Rates

• Buying Rate: Approx. PKR 283.80
• Selling Rate: Approx. PKR 284.30

Market Insight:
The open market is trading at a modest premium of about PKR 1.10-1.50 over the interbank rate. This premium signals continued demand for physical USD among importers, remittance-receivers and retail buyers, though the magnitude does not indicate acute supply stress.

📊 Opening Rate Snapshot

Market Segment	Buying Rate	Selling Rate	Spread	Approx. Premium vs Interbank
Interbank	~282.66	~282.86	~0.20	—
Open Market	~283.80	~284.30	~0.50	~PKR 1.10-1.50

🔍 Market Outlook

• The steady interbank rate suggests that formal FX flows remain in relative balance this morning.
• The open-market premium persists, reflecting ongoing physical USD demand, but the moderate gap suggests that supply is holding for now.
• Watchpoints for today include significant remittance flows, large import payments, or any commentary from the State Bank of Pakistan that could shift sentiment mid-day.

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