The Nepalese rupee showed a slight appreciation against the US dollar on Friday, November 6, 2026. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, set the selling rate for one US dollar at Rs 151.47, with the buying rate at Rs 150.87 for the day.
This marks a minor strengthening compared to the previous day, November 5, when the US dollar’s selling rate was Rs 151.73. The rupee has also gained against the dollar since October 31, when the selling rate was Rs 152.72.
Background
- Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, determines foreign exchange rates on each banking day.
- The exchange rate for the Nepalese rupee against the Indian rupee is stable, while other foreign currency exchange rates are determined by market demand and supply.
- Commercial banks and financial institutions may set different exchange rates than those specified by Nepal Rastra Bank, except for the Indian rupee.
- In mid-November 2025, the Nepalese rupee had depreciated by 3.3 percent against the US dollar, with a buying rate of Rs 141.70 for one US dollar.
For other major currencies, the selling rate for one European Euro is Rs 170.13, while the buying rate is Rs 169.46. One UK Pound Sterling is set at a selling rate of Rs 203.92 and a buying rate of Rs 203.11. The Swiss Franc has a selling rate of Rs 185.33 and a buying rate of Rs 184.60.
The Australian dollar’s selling rate is Rs 106.21 (buying rate Rs 105.79), the Canadian dollar’s selling rate is Rs 108.54 (buying rate Rs 108.11), and the Singapore dollar’s selling rate is Rs 118.64 (buying rate Rs 118.17).
For Asian currencies, 10 Japanese Yen has a selling rate of Rs 9.57 (buying rate Rs 9.53), and one Chinese Yuan has a selling rate of Rs 22.71 (buying rate Rs 22.62). The Saudi Arabian Riyal is set at a selling rate of Rs 40.35 (buying rate Rs 40.19), the Qatari Riyal at Rs 41.55 (buying rate Rs 41.39), and the Thai Baht at Rs 4.53 (buying rate Rs 4.51).
The UAE Dirham has a selling rate of Rs 41.24 (buying rate Rs 41.07), the Malaysian Ringgit at Rs 37.44 (buying rate Rs 37.29), and 100 South Korean Won at Rs 11.29 (buying rate Rs 11.25). The exchange rate for 100 Indian Rupees remains fixed at a buying rate of Rs 160 and a selling rate of Rs 160.15.
What happens next
Nepal Rastra Bank may revise exchange rates at any time as needed.
