Rupee Weakens to Rs. 330.35 Against the US Dollar
The rupee slipped about 0.4% to LKR 330.35 per US dollar. See what the move means for importers, exporters and SMEs.
Currency Watch
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Lower as Trading Falls Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI slipped 0.14% to 21,037 on turnover of Rs. 815 million, well below average. See foreign flows, bond yields and the rupee.
- September 28, 2026
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Expands Sharply as Rupee Firms Against Dollar
Sri Lanka's banking system liquidity rises 24% in a session to LKR 363.87Bn as the rupee appreciates modestly against the US dollar.
- September 24, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Markets Rally as Fitch Upgrade Lifts Sentiment Across Asset Classes
Sri Lanka's stocks and bonds rally after Fitch's rating upgrade to B-, though foreign investors remain net sellers. Full market snapshot.
- September 23, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips as Turnover Hits Six-Week Low While Rupee Strengthens
ASPI and S&P SL20 eased on thin turnover as the rupee strengthened and short-tenor bond yields declined in today's market session.
- September 22, 2026
Currency Watch
Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar in Latest Session
The LKR appreciated to 330.35 against the dollar as banking system liquidity edged higher, offering relief for importers and debt servicing.
- September 22, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Ticks Higher as Treasury Yields Climb and Rupee Eases Against the Dollar
ASPI gains modestly as Treasury yields climb across the curve and the rupee eases against the dollar in Colombo trading.
- September 21, 2026
Currency Watch
Rupee Eases Further Against the Dollar
LKR weakens modestly to 331.89 against the USD, moving alongside rising government securities yields and tighter banking liquidity.
- September 18, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Stocks Extend Slide as Turnover Falls Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower as CSE turnover drops 44% below average; rupee eases and Treasury yields tick higher.
- September 18, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
ASPI Slips Below 21,150 as Turnover Falls a Third Short of Monthly Average; T-Bill Yields Rise Across the Board
ASPI slips 0.61% on thin turnover as T-Bill yields rise across all tenors and the LKR softens against the dollar. Full Colombo market.
- September 17, 2026