Pakistani Rupee Extends Historic Recovery Against US Dollar for 180th Straight Day
By Business Desk | June 16, 2026
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its upward trend against the US Dollar, closing in positive territory for the 180th consecutive trading session on Tuesday.
📈 PKR Shows Steady Gains
According to market data, the rupee strengthened slightly and closed at 278.30 against the US Dollar, marking a gain of one paisa during the day.
This ongoing streak of daily appreciation has set a new milestone for Pakistan’s currency performance against the greenback.
🌍 Performance Against Other Major Currencies
While the rupee remained stable against the UAE Dirham (AED) and Saudi Riyal (SAR), it recorded mixed movement against other global currencies.
📊 Key movements:
- 🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP): Gained around 40 paisas
- 🇪🇺 Euro (EUR): Gained approximately 26 paisas
- 🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD): Gained about 27 paisas
- 🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD): Gained around 63 paisas
Meanwhile, minor fluctuations were observed against the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and other currencies.
📉 Market Overview
Currency markets showed overall stability, with small day-to-day adjustments across major global currencies. Analysts note that consistent rupee performance reflects improved market sentiment and controlled volatility in recent months.
🌟 Summary
The rupee’s 180-day winning streak against the US Dollar marks a rare phase of sustained stability in Pakistan’s currency market, with gradual gains observed across several major international currencies.
