The domestic currency faced significant pressure on Friday as major international currencies, including the Euro and the British Pound, recorded high exchange rates in the open market, according to figures released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.

The US Dollar was quoted at 280.91 for buying and 281.45 for selling in the retail sphere. In comparison, the interbank market saw the greenback trading between 280.42 and 280.62, indicating a tangible difference between the two market rates.

The Euro demonstrated considerable strength, with its buying rate at 326.68 and its selling rate reaching 329.68. Similarly, the British Pound Sterling was among the most expensive foreign units, being traded at 374.10 for buying and 377.33 for selling.

Among other key legal tenders, the Japanese Yen was valued between 1.79 and 1.84.

Currencies from the Middle East also showed firm positions. The UAE Dirham was available at 76.55 for buying and 77.32 for selling, while the Saudi Riyal was exchanged at 74.82 and 75.44 for buying and selling, respectively.

These rates reflect the closing positions for the foreign exchange market on December 5, 2025.