Evidence-Backed Nepal Research Engine
Every briefing is grounded in real-time records from Nepal Rastra Bank, USGS Seismic FDSN feeds, and National Statistics Office registries before Gemini analytical synthesis.
NPR to USD currency exchange trend and remittance stability in 2026
Official NRB figures report 1 USD at NPR 150.88 (Buy), supported by foreign exchange reserves of USD 15.27B covering ~15.1 months of merchandise imports.
Foreign Exchange & Purchasing Parity
Daily exchange fixing by Nepal Rastra Bank ensures regulated peg stability with currency basket management.
USD/NPR buy rate stands at NPR 150.88.
Truth: NPR 150.88External Sector & Remittance Liquidity
Macroeconomic stability is bolstered by strong inflows from formal banking and digital remittance channels.
Gross remittance inflows reached NPR 1,445.3 Billion with +19.3% annualized growth.
Truth: NPR 1,445.3 BillionEvidence Citations & Provenance
Nepal Rastra Bank Official Daily Foreign Exchange Rates
Official foreign exchange fixing. 1 USD = NPR 150.88 (Buy).
Gross Remittance Inflows
Gross Remittance Inflows: NPR 1,445.3 Billion (FY 2025/26 (H1)) NPR Billion (Annualized)
Gross Foreign Exchange Reserves
Gross Foreign Exchange Reserves: USD 15.27 Billion (January 2026) USD Billion (~15.1 months import capacity)
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation: 4.85% (Mid-Jan 2026) Annual Percentage
NRB Policy Repo Rate
NRB Policy Repo Rate: 5.00% (Q3 Monetary Policy Review 2026) Annual Percentage