Why PKR Slide Against Saudi Riyals
Pakistani Rupee (PKR) fell by Rs. 16.79, or 36%, against the Saudi Riyal in last seven months from January to September 2022. According to the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weighted average customer exchange rates, the selling rate by exchange companies opened at Rs47.08 to the Saudi Riyal on January 2022 and closed at Rs. 58.10 on September 2022. However the new month may bring a slight fluctuation in SAR to PKR exchange rate. As per the economist the downgrading of Pakistan's rating by three major credit rating agencies has harmed the country's prospects. In addition, the political tension exacerbated the problem. Furthermore, the rupee fell against the Saudi riyal due to currency exchange for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The rupee also fell against the Saudi Riyal as a result of the local currency's huge depreciation versus the US dollar following the country's foreign exchange reserves shortage. Saudi Arabian Riyal SAR is the official currency of Saudi Arabia....