Dollar rate today : Selling rate holds steady at Rs. 312

January 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Jan), compared to Wednesday. However, the selling rate remains steady at Rs. 312.

At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased to Rs. 306.75, while the selling rate has also increased to Rs. 311.50.

According to NDB Bank, the buying rate has increased to Rs. 306.25, while the selling rate has also increased to Rs. 312.75.

People’s Bank reports the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased to Rs. 305.89 and the selling rate to Rs. 312.63.

At Commercial Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 303.99 and Rs. 312.50, respectively.

According to Sampath Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased to Rs. 306.25 and the selling rate to Rs. 312.75. (Newswire)