Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 335

August 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), compared to Monday.

According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 328.5 to Rs. 327.65, while the selling rate has dropped from Rs. 338.10 to Rs. 336.90.

At NDB Bank, the buying and selling rates have decreased from Rs. 328.35 to Rs. 327.25 and from Rs. 337.35 to Rs. 336.25, respectively.

People’s Bank reports that the buying rate has decreased from Rs. 328.55 to Rs. 327.66, while the selling rate has dropped from Rs. 336.70 to Rs. 335.79.

At Commercial Bank, the buying rate has decreased from Rs. 326.82 to Rs. 325.83, while the selling rate has dropped from Rs. 336.75 to Rs. 335.75. (Newswire)

Bank Buying rate (LKR/USD) Previous buying rate Change Selling rate (LKR/USD) Previous selling rate Change
Seylan Bank 327.65 328.85 ▼ 1.20 336.90 338.10 ▼ 1.20
NDB Bank 327.25 328.35 ▼ 1.10 336.25 337.35 ▼ 1.10
People’s Bank 327.67 328.55 ▼ 0.88 335.79 336.70 ▼ 0.91
Commercial Bank of Ceylon 325.83 326.82 ▼ 0.99 335.75 336.75 ▼ 1.00