Manama/Karachi- May 13, 2025: The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) still remains firm against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the current exchange rate recorded at 1 BHD= 745.91 PKR.
This condition continues even with the ever-evolving trends of global currencies, affirming Bahrain’s strong economy as opposed to Pakistan’s conservative outward economic sector. Additionally, Bahrain enjoys a pegged exchange rate of its Dinar (1 BHD=2.65 USD) to the US dollar, which serves as an anchor in times of uncertainty.
1 Bahraini Dinar = 745.91 Pakistani Rupees.
Elements Leading to Stability in the Exchange Rate
A number of fundamental factors are responsible for the stability between the Dinar and the Rupee at present. The good fiscal management and sound economic fundamentals of Bahrain are at the core of the stability of the Dinar. On the other hand, the Pakistani Rupee exchange rate is determined by a range of factors such as remittance flows, trade balances, and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) intervention. Steps taken by the SBP to stabilize the currency, including the tightening of controls on foreign exchange transactions and attempts to strengthen reserves, have actually stemmed sharp depreciation. Moreover, the steady flow of remittances from Pakistani expatriates in Bahrain and other Gulf countries offers a steady stream of foreign currency, further strengthening the PKR.
Impacts on Pakistani Expatriates in Bahrain
For the vast majority of Pakistani expatriates living in Bahrain, the stable exchange rate provides substantial comfort. A stable exchange rate between the Bahraini Dinar and PKR means that the remittances they send home will not depreciate, allowing their families to take care of household expenses back in Pakistan’s inflationary environment. Expatriate families are mostly dependent on such remittances for needs such as education, healthcare, and daily expenditures. Instability in the exchange rate may cause their budgeting to be upended. Therefore, such stability is of great significance. Additionally, a fixed exchange rate reduces the risks commonly associated with foreign currency deals, thus motivating more expatriates to make use of official forums for remittance.
Impact on Bilateral Trade Between Bahrain and Pakistan
The stability of the BHD-PKR exchange rate also has a positive impact on trade between Bahrain and Pakistan. Bahrain imports various items from Pakistan such as textiles, agricultural products, and meat, while Pakistan exports petroleum products, aluminum, and machinery to Bahrain. An exchange rate stability reduces currency risk for firms that are involved in cross-border trade, enhancing agreement discussions and medium- and long-term contracts. Both groups of traders benefit from this stability, since adverse currency movements reduce profit margins and cause supply chain interruptions. With time, this stability will encourage higher economic dependence and increase the volumes of trade between both nations.
Brief History of Bahraini Dinar and Pakistani Rupee
Bahraini Dinar, since its creation in 1965, has emerged as one of the world’s strongest currencies supported by the firm finance industry as well as the oil-based economy of the country. Conversely, the Pakistani Rupee is printed by the State Bank of Pakistan, which is under a managed float regime with its exchange rate determined by market forces together with regulatory measures. Though the PKR has come under pressure of depreciation in the recent past following economic setbacks, it continues to be among the top currencies in South Asia, stabilized by remittances and foreign exchange earnings.
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