US Dollar Hits Record High Against Nepali Rupee

Kathmandu, Dec 16: The US dollar climbed to an all-time high against the Nepali rupee on Monday.

According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 144.88, while the selling rate stands at Rs 144.48 for today.

The central bank fixed the buying rate of one European euro at Rs 170.20 and the selling rate at Rs 170.90. Similarly, the UK pound sterling is valued at Rs 193.95 for buying and Rs 194.75 for selling.

The Swiss franc is being traded at Rs 182 for buying and Rs 182.75 for selling, NRB said.

Likewise, the Australian dollar has been fixed at Rs 96.29 for buying and Rs 96.69 for selling. Ten Japanese yen is priced at Rs 9.35 for buying and Rs 9.39 for selling. The Chinese yuan stands at Rs 20.56 for buying and Rs 20.64 for selling.

NRB publishes the official foreign exchange rates daily.