The Pakistani rupee (PKR) is remaining range-bound in the currency market on 18 May 2026, as both open market and interbank trading are continuing to reflect stable but demand-driven conditions across major global and Gulf currencies.
The US dollar is holding steady in the open market at Rs 279.05 buying and Rs 279.70 selling, while interbank rates are recorded at Rs 278.50 buying and Rs 279.00 selling. The rupee is continuing to show limited volatility, although import-related payments are maintaining steady pressure.
The British pound is staying firm, trading in the open market at Rs. 372.17 buying and Rs. 377.30 selling, while interbank levels are at Rs. 372.47 buying and Rs. 373.13 selling. The pound’s global strength is continuing to influence Pakistan’s import-linked pricing structure.
The Canadian dollar is remaining stable, trading at Rs. 201.53 buying and Rs. 205.46 selling in the open market, while interbank rates are recorded at Rs. 202.70 buying and Rs. 203.06 selling. The currency is continuing to reflect moderate demand from trade and education-related transactions.
The UAE Dirham is showing balanced movement, trading in the open market at Rs. 75.75 buying and Rs. 76.85 selling, while interbank rates are at Rs. 75.85 buying and Rs. 75.98 selling. Remittance inflows are continuing to support stability in the rupee.
The Saudi Riyal is also maintaining steady movement at Rs 74.35 buying and Rs 75.35 selling in the open market, while interbank rates are recorded at Rs 74.22 buying and Rs 74.35 selling. Strong remittance channels are continuing to stabilise demand in the market.
The Omani Riyal is trading at Rs 722.05 buying and Rs 732.85 selling in the open market, reflecting high-value currency demand linked with Gulf-based financial flows.
Overall, Pakistan’s foreign exchange market is continuing to show controlled stability, as interbank and open market rates are moving within narrow ranges supported by remittance inflows and managed import demand.
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