KATHMANDU, April 8: Nepal Rastra Bank has released the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 137.04, while the selling rate at Rs 137.64, marking an appreciation. On Monday, the buying rate for the US dollar was Rs 136.08, while the selling rate was Rs 136.68.
The euro is being traded at a buying rate of Rs 149.98 and a selling rate of Rs 150.64. The UK pound sterling has a buying rate of Rs 175.62 and a selling rate of Rs 176.39. Similarly, the Swiss franc is being bought at Rs 160.34 and sold at Rs 161.04.
The buying and selling rates for the Australian dollar are Rs 82.95 and Rs 83.31, respectively. The Canadian dollar is being traded at Rs 96.22 (buying) and Rs 96.64 (selling), while the Singapore dollar stands at Rs 101.79 for buying and Rs 102.24 for selling.
Value of US Dollar, Riyals, Dirhams rise, Euro, Pound, Yen fall
For the Japanese yen, the exchange rate for 10 units is Rs 9.36 (buying) and Rs 9.41 (selling). The Chinese yuan is being exchanged at Rs 18.74 (buying) and Rs 18.83 (selling). The Saudi Arabian riyal has a buying rate of Rs 36.50 and a selling rate of Rs 36.66. The Qatari riyal is valued at Rs 37.59 (buying) and Rs 37.76 (selling).
The Thai baht is being traded at Rs 3.97 (buying) and Rs 3.98 (selling). The UAE dirham stands at Rs 37.31 (buying) and Rs 37.47 (selling), while the Malaysian ringgit is being exchanged at Rs 30.59 and Rs 30.72, respectively. The South Korean won (per 100 units) has a buying rate of Rs 9.36 and a selling rate of Rs 9.40.
Among other currencies, the Swedish krona is being traded at Rs 13.58 (buying) and Rs 13.64 (selling), and the Danish krone at Rs 20.10 (buying) and Rs 20.18 (selling).
The Hong Kong dollar is being exchanged at Rs 17.64 (buying) and Rs 17.72 (selling). The Kuwaiti dinar stands at Rs 445.21 (buying) and Rs 447.16 (selling), while the Bahraini dinar has rates of Rs 363.47 and Rs 365.06. The Omani riyal is being traded at Rs 355.99 (buying) and Rs 357.54 (selling).
The Indian rupee is valued at Rs 160.00 for buying and Rs 160.15 for selling per 100 units.
Nepal Rastra Bank has stated that these rates are subject to change at any time if necessary. It has also said that commercial banks may offer slightly different rates and advised the public to refer to the central bank's website for updated information.