KATHMANDU, April 19: The foreign exchange rates set by Nepal Rastra Bank show slight fluctuations across major international currencies, including those widely used by Nepali migrant workers in the Gulf region.
As per today’s rates, the US dollar stands at Rs 148.39 for buying and Rs 148.99 for selling. The euro is valued at Rs 175.06 (buying) and Rs 175.76 (selling), while the British pound sterling is priced at Rs 200.75 for buying and Rs 201.56 for selling. Similarly, the Swiss franc is being traded at Rs 189.65 (buying) and Rs 190.41 (selling), and the Australian dollar at Rs 106.40 and Rs 106.83 respectively.
Among other major currencies, the Canadian dollar is set at Rs 108.49 for buying and Rs 108.93 for selling, while the Singapore dollar stands at Rs 116.62 (buying) and Rs 117.09 (selling).
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
For Asian currencies, the Japanese yen (per 10 units) is valued at Rs 9.32 for buying and Rs 9.36 for selling, and the Chinese yuan at Rs 21.75 and Rs 21.84 respectively.
Focusing on Gulf currencies, which are particularly relevant for Nepali workers abroad, the Saudi Arabian riyal is priced at Rs 39.56 for buying and Rs 39.72 for selling. The Qatari riyal stands slightly higher at Rs 40.70 (buying) and Rs 40.86 (selling), while the Omani riyal remains one of the strongest, valued at Rs 385.42 for buying and Rs 386.98 for selling.
Likewise, the UAE dirham is being exchanged at Rs 40.40 (buying) and Rs 40.56 (selling), and the Thai baht at Rs 4.63 and Rs 4.65 respectively. The Malaysian ringgit stands at Rs 37.54 for buying and Rs 37.70 for selling, while the South Korean won (per 100 units) is valued at Rs 10.03 and Rs 10.07.
European currencies such as the Swedish krona and Danish krone are trading at Rs 16.18 and Rs 23.42 for buying respectively, with selling rates at Rs 16.25 and Rs 23.52. The Hong Kong dollar is valued at Rs 18.95 (buying) and Rs 19.03 (selling).
Among the highest-valued currencies, the Kuwaiti dinar stands at Rs 484.62 for buying and Rs 486.58 for selling. The Bahraini dinar shows notable variation, while the Omani riyal continues to rank among the strongest currencies in the Nepali market.
Compared to the previous day, most currencies have recorded minor declines in both buying and selling rates, indicating a slight strengthening of the Nepali rupee in the short term.
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