Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 300.90/301.30 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to dealers. The currency closed at 300.20/60 to the greenback the previous day. In the bond market, yields remained stable. Notable bond quotes included: In equities, the Colombo All Share Price Index opened 7.67 points higher at 11,489, while the S&P
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger on Friday at 298.50/60 against the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s close of 298.95/299.05, according to dealers. Bond yields showed a slight decrease, while the stock market saw a positive opening. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields were mixed: In the equities market, Colombo’s All Share Price
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stronger at 298.95/299.05 against the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s 299.15/25, according to dealers. Concurrently, bond yields experienced a slight decline. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, closed at 11.05/20 percent, down from 11.05/30 percent. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, closed at 12.05/20 percent,
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened to 299.00/15 against the US dollar in early trading on Thursday, showing an improvement from the previous day’s close of 299.15/25, according to currency dealers. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields remained largely steady. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 11.10/20 percent, slightly up from 11.05/30
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 300.45/60 to the US dollar on Friday, compared to Thursday’s close of 300.80/301.05. Despite this strengthening, the bond market continues to experience volatility due to policy uncertainty, affecting investor interest in longer-term securities. The yields on short-term bills were quoted at 9.75/85 for the 6-month bill and 10.15 percent
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened on Tuesday, closing at 302.10/20 to the US dollar, an improvement from Monday’s close of 302.30/43, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields saw a slight increase. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed at 10.75/85 percent, up from 10.75/80 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 closed at 11.85/12.05 percent, slightly up from
As of today, the exchange rates for the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) against various foreign currencies are as follows:
Here are the current exchange rates for major currencies against the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR):
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated, closing stronger at 303.25/40 to the US dollar on Thursday, compared to 303.55/65 on Wednesday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained steady during this period. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, held stable at 10.30/45 percent. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, remained steady at 11.60/70 percent. A bond
Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from workers’ remittances and tourism have exceeded USD 4.5 billion by mid-2024. Workers’ remittances reached USD 2,822.6 million from January to June 2024, marking an 11.4% year-on-year increase. June alone saw remittances of USD 964.2 million. Tourism revenue hit USD 1,556.6 million, reflecting a 77.9% increase compared to the same