Understanding Open Market Currency Rate in Pakistan

zakir abbas
2 min readFeb 2, 2023

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In the complex world of finance, there are many aspects that need to be considered to comprehend the intricate problem of foreign exchange, which has an impact on the value of currencies in different countries. Understanding Pakistan’s open market currency rates in depth is essential for both private individuals and businesses wishing to invest in foreign currencies. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s open market currency rates and the factors influencing them.

The exchange rate of a country’s currency, particularly if it is a developing one, is one of the most crucial measures of the health of its economy. The economy of Pakistan is reliant on imports. The Pakistani Rupee (PKR)’s value relative to other major currencies in Pakistan is heavily influenced by open market exchange rates.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the open market currency rates in Pakistan and how they are determined. We will also discuss the factors that can affect these rates and the impact they have on the Pakistani economy.

The Importance of Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan

Open market currency rates refer to the exchange rates of different currencies in a free market (the exchange rate is the price of one currency with respect to another currency) where the value of one currency is determined through the forces of demand & supply, as opposed to a controlled or fixed rate set by the government. In Pakistan, the open market currency rates are updated daily and are used as a benchmark for the value of different currencies.

The importance of open market currency rates lies in their ability to provide an accurate representation of the demand and supply of different currencies. They are also used to determine the exchange rates for cross-border transactions, such as imports and exports, foreign investments, and remittances.

The open market currency rate is the rate at which a country’s currency is exchanged for another currency on the open market. In Pakistan, the open market currency rate is determined by supply and demand for different currencies. The rate can fluctuate daily and is influenced by several factors.

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zakir abbas

I am an ex-professor of Bahria University Karachi. My specialty is Finance, Portfolio Management, Investment Banking; Commercial Banking, Economics.