The Sri Lankan rupee remained broadly stable against the US dollar on Monday, with commercial banks reporting only minor movements in exchange rates and the dollar continuing to trade around Rs. 340.
Latest exchange rates show most banks made only slight adjustments to their buying and selling prices compared with last Friday, indicating a relatively steady foreign exchange market.
Selling Rates Remain Around Rs. 340
- Seylan Bank kept its buying and selling rates unchanged at Rs. 331.00 and Rs. 340.25, respectively.
- NDB Bank increased its buying rate from Rs. 331.25 to Rs. 331.40, while the selling rate edged up from Rs. 340.25 to Rs. 340.40.
- At People’s Bank, the buying rate eased from Rs. 331.66 to Rs. 331.32, while the selling rate declined from Rs. 340.48 to Rs. 340.13.
Minor Adjustments Across Banks
- Commercial Bank revised its buying rate from Rs. 329.80 to Rs. 329.55 and its selling rate from Rs. 339.75 to Rs. 339.50.
- Meanwhile, Sampath Bank increased its buying rate from Rs. 331.25 to Rs. 331.75, while the selling rate rose from Rs. 340.25 to Rs. 340.75.
The latest exchange rates suggest the currency market remains stable despite small day-to-day adjustments by individual banks. For businesses, importers and travelers, the US dollar continues to trade close to Rs. 340, providing a broadly unchanged pricing environment compared with the previous trading session.
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Last modified: July 13, 2026
