KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank has reported an increase in the exchange rates of several major foreign currencies, including the US dollar, Australian dollar, pound sterling, Kuwaiti dinar, and Bahraini dinar. However, the euro has seen a decline.
In recent days, foreign currency exchange rates had been on a downward trend.
Today, the buying rate for 1 US dollar stands at 136 rupees 92 paisa, while the selling rate is 137 rupees 52 paisa. Yesterday, the rates were slightly lower, with a buying price of 136 rupees 72 paisa and a selling price of 137 rupees 32 paisa.
The highest recorded exchange rate so far was on Magh 25, when the buying rate reached 139 rupees 83 paisa and the selling rate stood at 140 rupees 43 paisa.
Similarly, the euro has weakened, with today’s buying rate at 148 rupees 16 paisa and the selling rate at 148 rupees 81 paisa. Yesterday, the exchange rate was marginally higher, with a buying price of 148 rupees 28 paisa and a selling price of 148 rupees 93 paisa.
The pound sterling has gained value, with its buying rate today at 177 rupees 36 paisa and its selling rate at 178 rupees 14 paisa. Comparatively, yesterday’s rates were lower at 177 rupees 16 paisa for buying and 177 rupees 94 paisa for selling.
Similarly, the Australian dollar has appreciated, with today’s buying rate at 86 rupees 53 paisa and selling rate at 86 rupees 91 paisa. Yesterday, the rates were 86 rupees 11 paisa and 86 rupees 49 paisa for buying and selling, respectively.
The Kuwaiti dinar has also risen, with today’s buying rate recorded at 444 rupees 06 paisa and the selling rate at 446 rupees. Yesterday, the buying rate stood at 443 rupees 55 paisa, while the selling rate was 445 rupees 50 paisa.
Additionally, the Bahraini dinar has strengthened, with the buying rate today at 363 rupees 17 paisa and the selling rate at 364 rupees 76 paisa. Yesterday, the rates were slightly lower, with a buying rate of 362 rupees 69 paisa and a selling rate of 364 rupees 28 paisa.
Overall, the exchange rates for most major foreign currencies have increased today, except for the euro, which has seen a slight decline in the Nepalese market.
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