The Pakistani rupee continued its steady performance against the US dollar, closing slightly higher for the 84th day in a row on January 21, 2026.
In the interbank market, the rupee settled at 279.90 against the dollar, up by a small margin of one paisa from the previous close. This marks an ongoing period of stability and minor gains for the local currency in recent months.
The rupee showed strength against several other major currencies as well. It posted small increases against the UAE Dirham and Saudi Riyal. Against the British Pound, it gained Rs. 1.15, while it saw a slight dip of 14 paisas against the Australian Dollar.
Here are the key interbank closing rates for January 21, 2026, compared to recent days:
- US Dollar (USD): 279.9033 (change: +0.0083)
- Euro (EUR): 327.8508 (change: -0.6622)
- British Pound (GBP): 376.1201 (change: +1.1587)
- Australian Dollar (AUD): 188.9067 (change: -0.1483)
- Saudi Riyal (SAR): 74.6409 (change: +0.0022)
- UAE Dirham (AED): 76.2056 (change: +0.0044)
This extended streak reflects broader market conditions, including controlled forex flows and measures by authorities to maintain balance. While gains remain modest day to day, the consistent direction has provided some relief for importers and consumers facing dollar-linked costs.
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The State Bank of Pakistan has not issued fresh comments on today’s movement, but officials have previously pointed to improved remittances and export receipts as supporting factors for the rupee.
