On the first day of the year, the Saudi Riyal saw a 4-paisa increase against the Pakistani Rupee, reaching 74.25 PKR. In contrast, the Indian Rupee depreciated by 2 paisa, while the Bangladeshi Taka dropped by 5 poisha.
According to Arab media reports, the Saudi Riyal appreciated by 4 paisa against the Pakistani Rupee, reaching a rate of 74.25 PKR. The Indian Rupee saw a decline of 2 paisa, bringing its rate to 22.81 PKR per Riyal, while the Bangladeshi Taka also weakened by 5 poisha, settling at 31.88 Taka per Riyal.
Exchange rates and transaction fees at various Saudi exchange centers for January 1, 2024, were as follows:
Pakistan
- Al-Jazeera Bank: 73.45 PKR, Fee: 7 SAR
- STC Pay: 73.26 PKR, Fee: 0 SAR
- Al-Rajhi Bank: 73.30 PKR, Fee: 13.80 SAR
- Western Union: 73.62 PKR, Fee: 5.75 SAR
- MoneyGram: 73.25 PKR, Fee: 14.95 SAR
- Al-Bilad Bank (Injaz): 73.32 PKR, Fee: 17.25 SAR
India
- Al-Jazeera Bank: 22.52 INR, Fee: 10 SAR
- STC Pay: 22.37 INR, Fee: 17.25 SAR
- Al-Rajhi Bank: 22.39 INR, Fee: 13.80 SAR
- Western Union (Send): 22.47 INR, Fee: 0 SAR
- MoneyGram: 22.37 INR, Fee: 14.95 SAR
- Al-Bilad Bank (Injaz): 22.40 INR, Fee: 17.25 SAR
Bangladesh
- Al-Jazeera Bank: 31.72 BDT, Fee: 10 SAR
- STC Pay: 31.63 BDT, Fee: 17.25 SAR
- Al-Rajhi Bank: 32.15 BDT, Fee: 13.80 SAR
- Western Union (Send): 31.63 BDT, Fee: 5.75 SAR
- MoneyGram: 31.48 BDT, Fee: 14.95 SAR
- Al-Bilad Bank (Injaz): 31.52 BDT, Fee: 17.25 SAR
