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USD to PKR Market Data

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

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1 USD = PKR

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14d-highs

USD to PKR is at 14-day highs near 280.9, just above its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 2.0% range from 277.3 to 282.9

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Date	USD/PKR	Change	Period
11 Apr 2025	280.45	0.5% ▲	2 Week
25 Jan 2025	278.18	1.3% ▲	3 Month
25 Apr 2024	278.60	1.2% ▲	1 Year
26 Apr 2020	161.00	75.1% ▲	5 Year
28 Apr 2015	101.74	177.1% ▲	10 Year
30 Apr 2005	59.46	374.1% ▲	20 Year

USD/PKR historic rates & change to 25-Apr-2025

What are equivalent amounts of USD and PKR?

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

USD	PKR
$ 1	₨ 280.95
$ 5	₨ 1,405
$ 10	₨ 2,810
$ 20	₨ 5,619
$ 50	₨ 14,048
$ 100	₨ 28,095
$ 250	₨ 70,238
$ 500	₨ 140,475
$ 1,000	₨ 280,950
$ 2,000	₨ 561,900
$ 5,000	₨ 1,404,750
$ 10,000	₨ 2,809,500
$ 20,000	₨ 5,619,000
$ 50,000	₨ 14,047,500
$ 100,000	₨ 28,095,000

USD	PKR
$ 0.0036	₨ 1
$ 0.0178	₨ 5
$ 0.0356	₨ 10
$ 0.0712	₨ 20
$ 0.1780	₨ 50
$ 0.3559	₨ 100
$ 0.8898	₨ 250
$ 1.7795	₨ 500
$ 3.5590	₨ 1,000
$ 7.1180	₨ 2,000
$ 17.80	₨ 5,000
$ 35.59	₨ 10,000
$ 71.18	₨ 20,000
$ 177.95	₨ 50,000
$ 355.90	₨ 100,000

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

Forecasts for USD to PKR

25 AprThe current exchange rate between the US dollar (USD) and the Pakistani rupee (PKR) is experiencing notable fluctuations, with USD/PKR trading at 14-day highs near 280.9, slightly above its three-month average. This recent exchange rate reflects a stable movement within a 2.0% range from 277.3 to 282.9, indicating some volatility driven by external economic factors.

Read our full review of recent USD to PKR forecasts.

How to get a good USD to PKR exchange rate

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

Shop around for the best USD/PKR 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.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the USD/PKR 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.
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.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both USD and PKR at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
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 Pakistani rupee with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/PKR 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.

Read our Currency guide to Pakistan — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Pakistan plus living and doing business with the Pakistani rupee.

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.

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Will the US dollar rise against the Pakistani rupee?

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.

To help with this you can add USD/PKR to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.

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