TL;DR
- Interbank reference (SBP, Aug 20, 2025): USD/PKR ≈ 281.95
- Open market usually differs due to retail spreads & cash availability. Use our Currency Converter (PKR) for quick math. State Bank of PakistanPound Sterling Live
Today’s Snapshot
- SBP Mark-to-Market (Aug 20, 2025): USD 281.9515 (reference for banks/treasury). State Bank of Pakistan
- Historical 2025 range mostly 278–285. Pound Sterling Live
Note: Interbank ≠ open market. Open market cash quotes include dealer margins & supply/demand, so retail rates can differ by Re1–3 (or more at times).
Quick Conversions (Examples)
- $100 → ~Rs 28,195 (interbank reference)
- Rs 50,000 → ~$177.4 (interbank reference)
Exact figures change continuously. Try our live tool:/tools/currency-converter
Why Rates Differ?
- Interbank = bank-to-bank settlement;
- Open market = cash currency notes, different overheads, sometimes scarcity → wider spreads.
FAQs
Q: SBP ka number kya represent karta hai?
A: Reference/valuation purposes for banks; retail cash buying/selling different ho sakti hai. State Bank of Pakistan
Q: Kya weekend pe rate freeze hota hai?
A: Forex markets off hone par published screens static lag sakti hain; retail dealers apne spreads set kar sakte hain.
