Karachi/Ottawa, July 19, 2025 – The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading at 207.65 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, marking a recovery from 206.34 PKR earlier this week, though still below the weekly high of 208.31 PKR and slightly up from 206.98 PKR on June 21, according to open market data.
This uptick in the CAD/PKR exchange rate highlights ongoing volatility driven by global and domestic economic factors affecting both currencies.
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Introduction to CAD and PKR
The Canadian Dollar (CAD), symbolized as Can$ or C$, is Canada’s official currency, managed by the Bank of Canada under a floating exchange rate system. Divided into 100 cents, the CAD is a globally significant currency, heavily influenced by Canada’s commodity-based economy, particularly oil and metals, as well as monetary policy and trade dynamics. Its value reflects Canada’s economic stability and global market conditions.
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR), symbolized as ₨ or Rs, is Pakistan’s official currency, overseen by the State Bank of Pakistan through a managed floating exchange rate. Subdivided into 100 paise (though rarely used), the PKR has faced ongoing depreciation pressures due to high inflation, trade deficits, and limited foreign reserves. Introduced in 1948, it serves as Pakistan’s primary medium of exchange and is sensitive to both domestic economic challenges and global financial trends.
Valuation Dynamics
Today’s CAD/PKR rate of 207.65 reflects a rebound from the recent low of 206.34 PKR earlier this week, though it remains below the weekly peak of 208.31 PKR. The CAD’s recovery is likely driven by renewed strength in global oil prices, a key driver of Canada’s export economy, and stable monetary policy from the Bank of Canada. Meanwhile, the PKR continues to face headwinds from Pakistan’s macroeconomic challenges, including inflation rates of 12-15% and constrained foreign exchange reserves.
Key factors influencing the CAD/PKR exchange rate include:
- Commodity Prices: Rising oil prices have bolstered the CAD, as Canada’s economy relies heavily on energy exports. This has supported the CAD’s recovery to 207.65 PKR today.
- Monetary Policy: The Bank of Canada’s steady interest rate policy continues to underpin CAD stability, while the State Bank of Pakistan’s efforts to curb inflation through tighter policy have had limited success, keeping the PKR under pressure.
- Trade and Remittances: With limited direct trade between Canada and Pakistan, remittances from Pakistani expatriates in Canada significantly influence PKR demand. The CAD’s uptick to 207.65 PKR enhances remittance value, benefiting Pakistani households.
Economic Impacts
The CAD’s rise to 207.65 PKR has notable implications for economic interactions between Canada and Pakistan:
- Remittances: Pakistani expatriates in Canada benefit from the stronger CAD, as remittances convert to more PKR at 207.65 compared to 206.34 earlier this week. This provides a boost to household incomes in Pakistan, though the gain is modest compared to the weekly high of 208.31 PKR.
- Trade and Imports: Pakistani importers of Canadian goods, such as canola oil, wheat, or machinery, face slightly higher costs at 207.65 PKR compared to earlier this week. Conversely, Canadian importers of Pakistani textiles benefit marginally as the PKR weakens slightly.
- Travel and Education: Pakistani students and travelers in Canada face increased costs for tuition and living expenses due to the CAD’s strength. The rise from 206.34 to 207.65 PKR adds pressure to budgets, though it’s less severe than at the weekly high of 208.31 PKR.
- Inflation and Cost of Living: A stronger CAD contributes to imported inflation in Pakistan, as goods priced in CAD become more expensive. However, Pakistan’s broader inflationary pressures, driven by domestic factors, overshadow this effect.
Outlook
Analysts expect continued fluctuations in the CAD/PKR exchange rate, with the CAD likely to track global oil prices and Canada’s economic indicators, such as inflation and employment data. For the PKR, potential stabilization could depend on increased remittance inflows or progress in securing external financing, such as IMF support, though domestic challenges like inflation and low reserves remain significant hurdles.
Stakeholders, including traders, policymakers, and expatriates, should stay vigilant as the CAD-PKR rate evolves. Its impacts on remittances, trade, and inflation will continue to shape economic ties between Canada and Pakistan.
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