Eight Asian currencies recorded varying performances against the US dollar between 2021 and 2025, with some experiencing significant declines while others managed to strengthen.
The Pakistani rupee faced the steepest depreciation among the currencies highlighted, losing 72.6% of its value against the US dollar during the period. Bangladesh’s taka also witnessed a substantial decline of 43.5%, while the Indian rupee weakened by 17.9%.
In contrast, some Asian currencies moved in the opposite direction and gained value against the US dollar. Afghanistan’s afghani strengthened by 16.6%, making it one of the strongest performers in the group.
Meanwhile, Singapore’s dollar recorded a more modest gain of 2.8%. These contrasting trends highlight the different economic and currency movements across the region over the five-year period, with substantial differences in how individual currencies performed against the US dollar.
