1 USD to PKR in 1947 Historical Dollar Rate Against Pakistani Rupee too low
Since 1947, the value of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has gone down a lot compared to the US Dollar (USD). “Back in 1947, 1 US dollar was equal to just 3.31 Pakistani rupees — but by 2025, that rate has jumped to 281.20 PKR.” This shows how much the rupee has lost its value over time.
Exchange Rate Timeline
| Year | USD to PKR |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 3.31 |
| 1960 | 4.76 |
| 1972 | 9.90 |
| 1990 | 21.71 |
| 2000 | 56.34 |
| 2008 | 81.10 |
| 2018 | 121.88 |
| 2023 | 286.58 |
| 2025 | 281.20 |
What Changed the Rupee’s Value?
- 1947–1960s:
- Rupee was strong. The economy was small but managed well.
- 1970s–1980s:
- Wars, oil price increases, and political problems caused the rupee to lose value.
- 1990s:
- High prices and low exports made the rupee weaker. By the late 1990s, the rate reached over 46 per dollar.
- 2000s:
- Pakistan’s economy improved a bit. But the 2008 world crisis made the rupee fall again.
- 2015–2025:
- Debt, high imports, and less income from exports made the rupee fall more. It reached a record low in 2023, but improved slightly in 2025.
Final Thoughts
The Pakistani Rupee has dropped a lot over time due to economic problems and international issues. Still, Pakistan has kept moving forward and trying to fix the economy. The value of the rupee tells a long story of challenges, changes, and hopes for improvement.
