Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger on Friday, trading at 293.60/65 against the US dollar, an improvement from Thursday’s rate of 293.78/82, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed varied movements across maturities. A bond maturing on 15th December 2026 was quoted at 10.55/70 percent, slightly up from the previous day’s 10.50/70 percent. The bond
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated to 294.75/295.00 against the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening from 296.10/60 recorded the previous day. Meanwhile, bond yields exhibited mixed movements. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, saw its yield rise slightly to 10.70/85 percent, compared to 10.65/80 percent on Monday. However, yields on other bonds decreased: In related news,
Investor sentiment experienced a brief pause following the significant buying momentum observed in recent days, suggesting a period of stabilization ahead of the upcoming Treasury bill auction. In the secondary market, three-month and six-month T-bills were traded at 10.00% and 10.25%, respectively, with limited activity. The T-bill maturing on December 15, 2026, traded at 10.75%.
The Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger at 295.80/296.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday, showing a slight appreciation from Monday’s close of 296.10/60. Meanwhile, bond yields remained steady, with slight fluctuations across various maturities. A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 was quoted at 11.60/80 percent, up marginally from 11.60/75 percent. The bond maturing on 15.02.2028 saw
On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee traded relatively flat at 300.30/60 against the US dollar, slightly changed from 300.30/80 the previous day, while bond yields showed a notable decline, according to market dealers. A bond maturing on 15th December 2027 was quoted at 11.65/75 percent, while a bond maturing on 15th February 2028 dropped to
The Sri Lankan rupee has been recognised as the best performing emerging market currency as of August 2024, showing an impressive spot return of 8.21%, according to Bloomberg market data. The rupee has held this title for five consecutive months, starting from March, making it the strongest emerging market currency so far this year. In
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Monday, trading at 299.75/300.50 against the US dollar, according to currency dealers. This follows the rupee’s close at 299.70/300.00 against the greenback on Friday. In the bond market, yields dipped, with a bond maturing on 01.07.2028 quoted at 12.45/55 percent, down from 12.45/60 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on
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
The current exchange rates for the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) against various currencies are as follows:
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened to 300.80/301.05 against the US dollar on Thursday, compared to 301.55/65 on Wednesday, according to market dealers. Concurrently, bond yields saw an increase across various maturities. A bond maturing on 15th December 2026 closed at 10.95/11.10 percent, up from 10.80/11.05 percent. The yield for a bond maturing on 15th December 2027