Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has announced the official foreign exchange rates for various international currencies applicable for today. As per the data released by NRB, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar has been fixed at NPR 137.37 while the selling rate stands at NPR 137.97.
Similarly, the buying rate for one Euro is NPR 156.46 and the selling rate is NPR 157.14. The UK Pound Sterling is being traded at NPR 181.27 for buying and NPR 182.07 for selling. Likewise, the Swiss Franc has been valued at NPR 167.69 for buying and NPR 168.42 for selling.
In terms of other major currencies, the exchange rate for one Australian Dollar is NPR 86.87 for buying and NPR 87.25 for selling. The Canadian Dollar stands at NPR 99.15 (buying) and NPR 99.58 (selling), while the Singapore Dollar is traded at NPR 104.42 for buying and NPR 104.88 for selling.
For Asian currencies, the Japanese Yen is quoted at NPR 9.60 for buying and NPR 9.64 for selling per 10 units. The Chinese Yuan has been set at NPR 18.79 for buying and NPR 18.87 for selling. Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabian Riyal is priced at NPR 36.60 (buying) and NPR 36.76 (selling), and the Qatari Riyal at NPR 37.68 (buying) and NPR 37.85 (selling).
The central bank has also set the exchange rates for currencies of several other countries. The Thai Baht is priced at NPR 4.10 for buying and NPR 4.11 for selling.
The UAE Dirham is trading at NPR 37.40 (buying) and NPR 37.56 (selling), while the Malaysian Ringgit is fixed at NPR 31.11 for buying and NPR 31.25 for selling. The South Korean Won per 100 units is being bought at NPR 9.67 and sold at NPR 9.71.
Among Scandinavian currencies, the Swedish Kroner has been set at NPR 14.22 for buying and NPR 14.28 for selling, and the Danish Kroner at NPR 20.95 for buying and NPR 21.04 for selling.
Additionally, NRB has announced the exchange rates for the Hong Kong Dollar, which stands at NPR 17.71 for buying and NPR 17.79 for selling. The Kuwaiti Dinar is among the highest-valued currencies, with a buying rate of NPR 447.93 and selling rate of NPR 449.89. The Bahraini Dinar follows closely, with the buying rate fixed at NPR 364.43 and selling at NPR 366.02. The Omani Riyal is also among the top currencies, traded at NPR 356.82 (buying) and NPR 358.38 (selling).
For regional trade purposes, the Indian Rupee holds significant importance. The exchange rate for INR 100 has been set at NPR 160.00 for buying and NPR 160.15 for selling.
Nepal Rastra Bank has clarified that these rates are subject to change and can be revised at any time as per requirement. It has also stated that the exchange rates set by commercial banks may differ slightly from those announced by the central bank. For the most accurate and updated exchange rates, the public and financial institutions are advised to refer to the official website of Nepal Rastra Bank.
These exchange rates play an essential role in determining the cost of foreign travel, import and export pricing, foreign loan repayment, and remittance flow management in Nepal. As Nepal continues to maintain a flexible exchange rate regime, the foreign exchange market remains sensitive to global economic trends, geopolitical developments, and fluctuations in international oil prices, all of which indirectly influence Nepal’s economic landscape.
For tourists, traders, and remittance recipients, staying updated with these rates is crucial to maximizing financial decisions. NRB’s daily updates on exchange rates continue to serve as a reliable guide for individuals and institutions engaged in international financial transactions.
