Daily market close, past ~3 months. Source: Yahoo Finance (USDPKR).
| USD | Pakistani Rupees |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | Rs 277 |
| 5 USD | Rs 1,384 |
| 10 USD | Rs 2,767 |
| 25 USD | Rs 6,919 |
| 50 USD | Rs 13,837 |
| 100 USD | Rs 27,674 |
| 500 USD | Rs 138,371 |
| 1,000 USD | Rs 276,742 |
| 5,000 USD | Rs 1,383,708 |
| 10,000 USD | Rs 2,767,415 |
| PKR | United States Dollar |
|---|---|
| Rs 100 | $ 0.36 |
| Rs 500 | $ 1.81 |
| Rs 1,000 | $ 3.61 |
| Rs 5,000 | $ 18.07 |
| Rs 10,000 | $ 36.13 |
| Rs 25,000 | $ 90.34 |
| Rs 50,000 | $ 181 |
| Rs 100,000 | $ 361 |
| Year | ≈ 1 USD (yearly avg) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rs 122 | Rupee began sharp slide |
| 2019 | Rs 150 | IMF programme, further fall |
| 2020 | Rs 162 | COVID pressure |
| 2021 | Rs 163 | Relative stability |
| 2022 | Rs 205 | Reserves crisis, steep drop |
| 2023 | Rs 280 | Record lows, brief 300+ |
| 2024 | Rs 279 | Stabilised |
| 2025 | Rs 280 | Broadly rangebound |
Approximate yearly-average interbank rates, rounded, for historical context. Today's live rate is shown at the top of the page.
United States Dollar (USD) to Pakistani Rupee today
Right now 1 USD = Rs 276.74 at the interbank/market reference rate, updated hourly from a live exchange-rate feed. The USD is the world's primary reserve currency and the benchmark against which the rupee is quoted. Use the converter above to turn any amount of United States Dollar into rupees — or rupees back into USD.
Interbank vs open-market rate
The interbank rate (Rs 276.74) is the wholesale rate at which banks trade USD. The open-market rate — what a money changer or currency dealer in the bazaar quotes you — is usually a little higher because it includes their buying/selling margin. As a rough guide it runs around Rs 279.5 for USD, but the exact figure changes through the day; always confirm the day's buying and selling rate with your dealer before exchanging.
Sending USD to Pakistan from the United States
The USD is one of the currencies most sent home by overseas Pakistanis. To get the most rupees for your remittance, compare the rate and the fee across three channels: your bank, a licensed exchange company or money-transfer service (Western Union, Ria, Wise), and the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) for non-resident Pakistanis. Formal channels usually give a rate close to interbank and are safer than informal hundi/hawala. Sending when the rupee is weaker (a higher USD→PKR number) means more rupees for the same USD.
What moves the USD–rupee rate
Against every foreign currency, the rupee is driven by Pakistan's foreign-exchange reserves, the trade and current-account balance, remittances from overseas Pakistanis, IMF and other inflows, inflation and State Bank of Pakistan policy. When reserves fall or imports outpace exports, the rupee tends to weaken — so it takes more rupees to buy one USD.
How to get the best USD rate
Compare the buying/selling spread at two or three dealers, avoid airport and hotel counters (worst rates), watch the trend before a large exchange, and for transfers factor in the fee — a "zero-fee" service with a poor rate can cost more than a small flat fee at a good rate. For amounts above a few hundred USD, even a rupee of difference per unit adds up.
Is this rate accurate?
Yes — it is a live market reference refreshed hourly, and it is the same interbank rate quoted on financial dashboards. It is not the exact counter rate at any one money changer, which varies by dealer, location and the moment you transact. Treat the figure here as the benchmark and confirm the day's counter rate locally.
| Channel | Rate vs interbank | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Close, small margin | Safe, documented large transfers |
| Exchange company | Open-market, competitive | Cash exchange, quick remittance |
| Roshan Digital Account | Near interbank | Non-resident Pakistanis sending home |
| Wise / online | Mid-market + low fee | Transparent overseas transfers |
General guidance, not an endorsement. Always compare the live rate and fee before you transact.
Frequently asked questions
What is USD to PKR today?
1 USD (United States Dollar) is about Rs 276.74 today at the interbank/market reference rate, updated hourly. In the open market a money changer typically quotes around Rs 279.5, including their margin.
How much is 100 USD in Pakistani Rupees?
At the current rate, 100 USD is about Rs 27,674, and 1,000 USD is about Rs 276,742. Use the converter above for any exact amount.
How much is 10,000 PKR in USD?
10,000 Pakistani Rupees is about 36.13 USD at today's rate. The PKR → USD table above lists more amounts.
What is the difference between the interbank and open-market rate?
The interbank rate (Rs 276.74) is the wholesale rate banks trade at and the reference shown here. The open-market rate is what money changers offer the public and includes their buying/selling margin, so it is usually a little higher.
What is the best way to send USD to Pakistan?
Compare the rate and fee across your bank, a licensed exchange company or money-transfer service, and the Roshan Digital Account for non-resident Pakistanis. Formal channels are safer than informal hundi/hawala and usually give a rate close to interbank.
What makes the Pakistani Rupee go up or down?
The rupee is driven by foreign-exchange reserves, the trade balance, remittances, IMF and other inflows, inflation and State Bank of Pakistan policy. Falling reserves or rising imports usually weaken the rupee.
How often is the USD to PKR rate updated?
We refresh the rate hourly from a live exchange-rate feed, and a USD/PKR trend chart builds up over time from those readings.