SBP purchases of foreign currency nearly stands at $7 billion

ISLAMABAD – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) purchased $860 million worth of foreign currency (USD) from the interbank FX market in early March 2025.

According to Topline Securities, the acquisition made in March 2025 has brought the total intervention to an impressive $6.8 billion over the span of the last 10 months, specifically from June 2024 to March 2025. As we look at the near future, the figures for the 12-month period are poised to rise significantly, potentially surpassing prior expectations, once the data for the months of April and May 2025 are released.

The State Bank of Bank purchased $223 million worth of foreign currency (USD) from the interbank FX market in February 2025, an increase from $154 million in January 2025.