SAR to PKR Today (April 2026) — Live Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate

Live Rate — Updates Every Hour

1 Saudi Riyal (SAR)

75.80

Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

Updated just now

Open Market

75.80

PKR per SAR

Interbank

75.30

PKR per SAR

Bank Counter

74.60

PKR per SAR

Exchange House

75.55

PKR per SAR

7-Day Change

▲ 0.48%

vs last week

30-Day Change

▲ 1.05%

vs last month

💱 SAR ↔ PKR Converter

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

🇵🇰 Pakistan

📊 SAR to PKR — Monthly Historical Rates

The Saudi Riyal is permanently pegged to the US Dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD — a peg unchanged since 1986. All rate changes below are driven entirely by the Pakistani Rupee fluctuating against USD.

Month	Avg Rate (1 SAR)	High	Low	Change
April 2026	75.80 PKR	76.40	75.20	▲ 0.7%
March 2026	75.27 PKR	75.90	74.70	▲ 0.9%
February 2026	74.60 PKR	75.10	74.10	▼ 0.4%
January 2026	74.90 PKR	75.50	74.30	▲ 0.5%
December 2025	74.52 PKR	75.00	73.90	▲ 1.0%
November 2025	73.79 PKR	74.30	73.20	▼ 0.7%
October 2025	74.31 PKR	74.90	73.80	▲ 0.4%
September 2025	74.02 PKR	74.70	73.40	▲ 1.8%
August 2025	72.73 PKR	73.40	72.10	▼ 1.1%
July 2025	73.53 PKR	74.20	73.00	▲ 0.3%

🏦 Best Ways to Send Money — Saudi Arabia to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia hosts over 2.5 million Pakistani expats — the largest Pakistani community in any Gulf country. Here are the top-rated money transfer options for SAR to PKR.

STC Pay

~75.60

Very low fees for STC users

🇸🇦 LOCAL BEST

Wise

~75.55

Fee: ~1.2% · Transparent

⭐ BEST DIGITAL

Al Rajhi

~75.20

No fee · Rate spread

Remitly

~74.90

SAR 4–8 fixed fee

Western Union

~74.40

SAR 10–25 fee

Saudi British Bank

~73.90

SAR 30–60 fee

💡 Pro Tip: STC Pay is extremely popular among Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia — available on Android/iPhone with near-Wise rates. For large amounts (SAR 5,000+), visit Al Rajhi Exchange directly and negotiate your rate.

📈 Why Does SAR to PKR Change Daily?

Understanding what drives the rate helps you time your transfers better.

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SAR is Pegged to USD

Saudi Riyal has been fixed at 3.75 per USD since 1986 — over 40 years of stability managed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

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PKR Floats Freely

The Pakistani Rupee fluctuates with Pakistan's trade deficit, inflation, and foreign reserves — when PKR weakens vs USD, you get more rupees per SAR.

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IMF & SBP Decisions

When Pakistan's State Bank raises rates or IMF releases funds, PKR strengthens temporarily — giving fewer rupees per SAR for a short period.

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Remittance Flows

Saudi Arabia is Pakistan's largest remittance source — over $6 billion USD annually. These flows create consistent PKR demand supporting the rupee.

💡 5 Tips to Get the Best SAR to PKR Rate

STC Pay and Wise are the two best options for digital SAR to PKR transfers. Compare both before sending any amount.

For large transfers (SAR 5,000+), visit Al Rajhi Exchange in person in Riyadh or Jeddah and ask for a negotiated rate.

Transfer during Riyadh business hours (9 AM – 1 PM). Transfers outside business hours often process the next day at a different rate.

Avoid sending on Pakistani public holidays — banks process slower and rates stagnate at lower levels.

Never exchange at Riyadh Airport — airport rates are 5–8% below the open market, the worst in Saudi Arabia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — SAR to PKR

What is 1 SAR in Pakistani Rupees today?+

1 Saudi Riyal = approximately 75.80 PKR in the open market as of April 2026. Interbank rate is 75.30 PKR. Rates on this page update hourly.

How many Pakistani rupees is 1000 SAR?+

At today's open market rate: 1,000 SAR = 75,800 Pakistani Rupees. Use the converter above to calculate any amount instantly.

Is SAR stronger or weaker than AED in PKR terms?+

The UAE Dirham (AED) gives more PKR than SAR. AED is pegged at 3.6725 per USD while SAR is pegged at 3.75 per USD, so 1 AED ≈ 77.85 PKR while 1 SAR ≈ 75.80 PKR — about 2 PKR difference per unit.

Why does SAR-PKR change if SAR is pegged to USD?+

SAR is fixed at 3.75 per USD and never changes. However PKR floats freely — when PKR weakens vs the dollar, you automatically get more rupees per SAR.

What is the best app to send SAR to Pakistan in 2026?+

STC Pay (for Saudi-based users) and Wise are the top two in 2026. Remitly is a solid alternative for smaller amounts with predictable fixed fees.

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