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Best PKR to USD Exchange Rates Compared Live

The best PKR to USD exchange rate is 0.003598. Compare foreign transfer and currency exchange rates, find better rates & deals.

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Comparing PKR-USD exchange rates

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Pakistani rupee (PKR) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Pakistani rupee to Dollar comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged vs the latest PKR-USD mid-rate (see below) and the possible savings of using another provider.

 
 

PKR to USD Market Data

Pakistani rupee (PKR) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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PKR to USD at 0.003598 is just above its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 2.0% range from 0.003547 to 0.003617
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DatePKR/USDPeriod
10 Mar 2024
0.003585
2 Week
25 Dec 2023
0.003578
3 Month
25 Mar 2023
0.003532
1 Year
26 Mar 2019
0.007115
5 Year
27 Mar 2014
0.0102
10 Year
29 Mar 2004
0.0173
20 Year
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What are equivalent amounts of PKR and USD?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for PKR to USD (Pakistani rupee to US dollar)*.

PKR USD
₨ 1 $ 0.0036
₨ 5 $ 0.0180
₨ 10 $ 0.0360
₨ 20 $ 0.0720
₨ 50 $ 0.1799
₨ 100 $ 0.3598
₨ 250 $ 0.8995
₨ 500 $ 1.7990
₨ 1,000 $ 3.5980
₨ 2,000 $ 7.1960
₨ 5,000 $ 17.99
₨ 10,000 $ 35.98
₨ 20,000 $ 71.96
₨ 50,000 $ 179.90
₨ 100,000 $ 359.80
PKR USD
277.94 $ 1
1,390 $ 5
2,779 $ 10
5,559 $ 20
13,897 $ 50
27,794 $ 100
69,485 $ 250
138,970 $ 500
277,940 $ 1,000
555,880 $ 2,000
1,389,700 $ 5,000
2,779,400 $ 10,000
5,558,800 $ 20,000
13,897,000 $ 50,000
27,794,000 $ 100,000

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*Converted at the current PKRUSD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

Forecasts for PKR to USD

 

The recent exchange rate forecasts for the PKR to USD pair suggest a slightly stable outlook in the near term. FX analysts point out that the US Dollar (USD) has been underpinned by reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, particularly following a robust US job report that exceeded market estimates. While markets initially priced in a potential rate reduction in June, the strong economic data has pushed back these expectations, with a rate cut now anticipated at a later date. This has led to the PKR to USD exchange rate hovering near 14-day highs, just above its 3-month average, displaying a relatively stable trading behavior within a narrow 2.4% range.

Read our full review of recent PKR to USD forecasts.

 

How to get a good PKR to USD exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting Pakistani rupee to US dollar:

  1. Shop around for the best PKR/USD exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
  2. Timing is important: Keep an eye on the PKR/USD rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
  3. Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
  4. Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both PKR and USD at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
  5. Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying US dollar with Pakistani rupee, then it's better for the PKR/USD exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

Will the Pakistani rupee rise against the US dollar?

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

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