Sri Lanka’s rupee has depreciated by 1.4 percent against the US dollar year-to-date as of March 27, 2026, according to the latest data on exchange rates.
The average exchange rate for the US dollar stood at Rs. 314.42 on March 27, compared to Rs. 311.59 a week earlier and Rs. 296.37 a year ago, reflecting continued pressure on the local currency.
The Sri Lankan rupee also weakened against other major currencies, with the British pound averaging Rs. 419.46, the euro at Rs. 362.88, and the Japanese yen at Rs. 1.97. (Newswire)
