The Sri Lankan rupee slightly depreciated against the US dollar on Tuesday (16 June). According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the US dollar buying rate stood at Rs. 328.2969, while the selling rate was recorded at Rs. 338.2230.
Several commercial banks also reported higher exchange rates compared to the previous day.
Banks Report Higher Dollar Rates
- At Seylan Bank, the US dollar buying and selling rates remained unchanged at Rs. 325.25 and Rs. 337.00, respectively.
- NDB Bank reported an increase in the dollar buying rate from Rs. 327.00 to Rs. 329.00, while the selling rate rose from Rs. 336.00 to Rs. 338.00.
- At People’s Bank, the dollar buying rate increased from Rs. 326.02 to Rs. 327.99, while the selling rate rose from Rs. 336.28 to Rs. 338.31.
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon reported that its dollar buying rate increased from Rs. 323.60 to Rs. 327.07, while the selling rate rose from Rs. 334.50 to Rs. 337.00.
- Meanwhile, Sampath Bank increased its dollar buying rate from Rs. 327.50 to Rs. 328.50 and its selling rate from Rs. 336.50 to Rs. 337.50.
Central Bank Exchange Rate: Sheet
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Daily Exchange Rate
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