KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today, with most currencies enjoying a rise in value.
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.45, while the selling rate is Rs 139.05. The buying rate for one euro is Rs 144.80, and the selling rate is Rs 145.43. Similarly, one UK pound sterling is valued at Rs 174.88 for buying and Rs 175.64 for selling. The Swiss franc stands at Rs 154.22 for buying and Rs 154.89 for selling.
The Australian dollar is set at Rs 88.03 for buying and Rs 88.41 for selling, while the Canadian dollar is valued at Rs 97.35 for buying and Rs 97.77 for selling. The Singapore dollar's exchange rate is Rs 103.60 for buying and Rs 104.05 for selling.
Among Asian currencies, 10 Japanese yen are valued at Rs 9.27 for buying and Rs 9.31 for selling, while one Chinese yuan is set at Rs 19.09 for buying and Rs 19.18 for selling. The Saudi Arabian riyal has a buying rate of Rs 36.92 and a selling rate of Rs 37.08, whereas the Qatari riyal stands at Rs 37.98 for buying and Rs 38.15 for selling.
The Thai baht is valued at Rs 4.12 for buying and Rs 4.14 for selling, while the UAE dirham has a buying rate of Rs 37.69 and a selling rate of Rs 37.86. The Malaysian ringgit is set at Rs 31.33 for buying and Rs 31.47 for selling.
For the South Korean won, 100 units are valued at Rs 9.65 for buying and Rs 9.70 for selling. The Swedish krona stands at Rs 13.00 for buying and Rs 13.05 for selling, while the Danish krone is set at Rs 19.42 for buying and Rs 19.50 for selling.
NRB has also determined the buying rate for one Hong Kong dollar at Rs 17.82 and the selling rate at Rs 17.90. The Kuwaiti dinar stands at Rs 448.78 for buying and Rs 450.73 for selling, while the Bahraini dinar is valued at Rs 367.24 for buying and Rs 368.83 for selling. The Omani riyal is set at Rs 360.08 for buying and Rs 361.64 for selling.
Additionally, the exchange rate for 100 Indian rupees is set at Rs 160.00 for buying and Rs 160.15 for selling. NRB has stated that these rates are subject to change as needed. The exchange rates set by commercial banks may vary, and updated rates can be found on the website of the central bank.