What are the latest CBSL rates for USD, Pound, AUD, Riyal and Dirham?

May 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM

The Sri Lankan Rupee continues its depreciation against the US Dollar, with the selling rate jumping to Rs. 342 today (20), compared to Tuesday. 

According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 328.23 to Rs. 332.08, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 338.07 to Rs. 342.70.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has also fluctuated slightly against a basket of currencies.

The selling rate of the Australian Dollar has increased to Rs. 245.29, and the Sterling Pound to Rs. 460.08. 

In Gulf currencies, the Qatar and Saudi Riyal have increased to Rs. 90.02 and Rs. 87.45, while the UAE Dirham has increased to Rs. 89.35. (Newswire)