Euro Slides Below PKR 320 as Rupee Extends Gains
The Pakistani rupee closed at PKR 277.31 per USD, marking its 239th consecutive day of appreciation, and weakened the euro to below PKR 320.
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Open on ProPakistani## Rupee Extends Winning Streak
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) ended the trading session in green against the US dollar (USD), closing at PKR 277.31, a one‑paisa gain on the day. This marks the 239th consecutive session of rupee appreciation since December 25, 2025.
## Broad Currency Gains
In addition to the dollar, the rupee posted gains against several major currencies: - British pound (GBP): up 77 paisas - Australian dollar (AUD): up PKR 1.08 - Euro (EUR): up PKR 1.77, pushing the euro rate below PKR 320 for the first time in recent weeks - Canadian dollar (CAD): up 58 paisas - UAE dirham (AED): stable - Saudi riyal (SAR): up two paisas
## Detailed Rate Movements
| Currency | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | |----------|------|------|-----|-------|--------| | USD | 277.3646 | 277.3522 | 277.3228 | 277.3133 | +0.0095 | | EUR | 322.5196 | 322.7271 | 321.7083 | 319.9363 | +1.7720 | | GBP | 375.5517 | 375.7429 | 374.6353 | 373.8599 | +0.7754 | | AUD | 200.2157 | 200.0264 | 198.8127 | 197.7244 | +1.0883 | | CAD | 201.2733 | 200.8707 | 200.2837 | 199.6999 | +0.5838 | | AED | 75.5134 | 75.5173 | 75.5020 | 75.4995 | +0.0025 | | SAR | 73.8635 | 73.8660 | 73.8543 | 73.8360 | +0.0182 |
## Market Implications
A stronger rupee reduces the local currency cost of imported goods priced in euros, which could ease inflationary pressures on consumer goods and raw material imports. However, the impact on listed companies is indirect and sector‑specific, depending on their exposure to Euro‑denominated imports or exports.
## Outlook
The rupee’s continued resilience suggests supportive monetary conditions and sustained foreign exchange inflows. Traders will watch upcoming economic data and any policy shifts that could influence the currency’s trajectory.