US Dollar (USD/NPR)
The USD/NPR rate stayed flat at Rs 151.59 today, unchanged from yesterday. This stability follows a recent pattern of minor managed adjustments by Nepal Rastra Bank, with no significant local or global news impacting the rate. The exchange rate remains closely managed and linked to the Indian Rupee, but no clear triggers were observed today. Overall, the rate is holding steady amid routine mechanical calibrations.
Scope: NRB published USD/NPR buy rate
Summary
The US Dollar (USD) against the Nepali Rupee (NPR) remained steady at Rs 151.59 on 2026-10-21, unchanged from the previous day. This continues the recent pattern of minor managed adjustments and stability around the Rs 151.60 level. The exchange rate remains primarily influenced by mechanical calibrations within Nepal Rastra Bank’s managed system rather than specific local economic events.
Recent moves
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 151.59 — no specific local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 151.59 — no specific local news
down Rs 0.05 to Rs 151.64 — no specific local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 151.64 — no specific local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 151.64 — no specific local news
down Rs 0.15 to Rs 151.80 — no specific local news
down Rs 0.21 to Rs 151.95 — no specific local news
down Rs 0.78 to Rs 152.16 — mechanical adjustment, no specific local news
down Rs 1.54 to Rs 152.94 — mechanical adjustment, no specific local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 154.48 — no specific local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 154.48 — no specific local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 154.48 — no specific local news
down Rs 0.08 to Rs 154.56 — no specific local news
up Rs 0.57 to Rs 154.55 — no specific local news
up Rs 0.20 to Rs 153.98 — no specific local news
down Rs 0.03 to Rs 153.78 — slight dip, no major local news
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 153.81 — no specific local news, stable global dollar
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 153.81 — no specific local news, stable global dollar
flat Rs 0.00 to Rs 153.81 — no specific local news, stable global dollar
up Rs 0.77 to Rs 153.81 — US Dollar strengthened globally, mechanical adjustment
Context
Nepal Rastra Bank continues to manage the USD/NPR exchange rate closely linked to the Indian Rupee and global currency trends. The ongoing downward adjustments earlier this month, followed by recent stability around Rs 151.64 and the flat rate of Rs 151.59 today, reflect mechanical calibrations within the managed system rather than reactions to specific local economic or policy events. The NRB’s approach aims to balance remittance inflows, import costs, and foreign reserves to maintain currency stability. Recent initiatives like easing forex limits for medical expenses and streamlining trade-related foreign exchange approvals help smooth transactions without causing volatility. Nepal’s foreign exchange reserves have recently increased to Rs 40.65 trillion, supporting the managed exchange rate system.
- currency
- NPR
- last market date
- 2026-10-21
- last price
- 151.59
- previous price
- 151.59
- unit
- per USD
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