Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD

October 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate increasing to 335. 

According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 326.35 to Rs. 326.60, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 335.60 to Rs. 335.80.

At NDB Bank, the buying rate has increased from Rs. 326.25 to Rs. 326.50, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 335.25 to Rs. 335.50.

People’s Bank reports that the buying rate has increased from Rs. 326.53 to Rs. 326.92, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 334.62 to Rs. 335.03.

At Commercial Bank, the buying rate has increased from Rs. 324.59 to Rs. 324.84, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 334.50 to Rs. 334.75.

At Sampath Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 326.50 to Rs. 327.00, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 334.50 to Rs. 335.00. (Newswire) 

Bank Buying Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Buying Rate Change Selling Rate (LKR/USD) Previous Selling Rate Change
Seylan Bank 326.60 326.35 ▲ 0.27 335.80 335.60 ▲ 0.20
NDB Bank 326.50 326.25 ▲ 0.25  335.50 335.25 ▲ 0.25
People’s Bank 326.92 326.53 ▲ 0.39  335.03 334.62 ▲ 0.41
Commercial Bank   324.84 324.59 ▲ 0.25 334.75 334.50 ▲ 0.25
Sampath Bank 327.00 326.50 ▲ 0.50 335.00 334.50 ▲ 0.50