Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD

October 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 336 in most banks. 

According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar increased from Rs. 327.40 to Rs. 327.55, while the selling rate increased from Rs. 336.65 to Rs. 336.80.

At NDB Bank, the buying rate has increased from Rs. 327.30 to Rs. 327.40, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 336.30 to Rs. 336.40.

People’s Bank reports that the buying rate has increased from Rs. 327.66 to Rs. 327.86, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 335.79 to Rs. 335.99.

At Commercial Bank, the buying rate remains unchanged at Rs. 325.83, while the selling rate is also unchanged at Rs. 335.75.

At Sampath Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 328.00 and Rs. 336.00, respectively. (Newswire)

Bank Buying Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Buying Rate Change Selling Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Selling Rate Change
Seylan Bank 327.55 327.40   ▲ 0.15 336.80 336.65 ▲ 0.15
NDB Bank 327.40 327.30 ▲ 0.10 336.40 336.30 ▲ 0.10
People’s Bank 327.86 327.66 ▲ 0.20 335.99 335.79 ▲ 0.20
Commercial Bank 325.83 325.83 No Change 335.75 335.75 No Change
Sampath Bank 328.00 328.00 No Change 336.00 336.00 No Change