Dollar Rate Today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against USD

October 21, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate between Rs. 335 – Rs. 336. 

According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar increased from Rs. 327.30 to Rs. 327.40, while the selling rate increased from Rs. 336.55 to Rs. 336.65.

At NDB Bank, the buying rate has increased from Rs. 327.10 to Rs. 327.30, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 336.10 to Rs. 336.30.

People’s Bank reports that the buying rate has increased from Rs. 327.61 to Rs. 327.66, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 335.73 to Rs. 335.79.

At Commercial Bank, the buying rate has increased from Rs. 325.58 to Rs. 325.83, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 335.50 to Rs. 335.75.

At Sampath Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs. 327.50 to Rs. 328.00 and from Rs. 335.50 to Rs. 336.00, respectively. (Newswire)

Bank Buying Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Buying Rate Change Selling Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Selling Rate Change
Seylan Bank 327.40 327.30  ▲ 0.10 336.65 336.55 ▲ 0.10
NDB Bank 327.30 327.10 ▲ 0.20 336.30 336.10 ▲ 0.20
People’s Bank 327.66 327.61 ▲ 0.05 335.79 335.73 ▲ 0.06
Commercial Bank 325.83 325.58 ▲ 0.25 335.75 335.50 ▲ 0.25
Sampath Bank 328.00 327.50 ▲ 0.50 336.00 335.50 ▲ 0.50