Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.60/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields recover

EconomyNext reports that on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 331.87/95 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared with Tuesday’s closing quote of 331.60/70. EconomyNext says dealers described bond yields as broadly steady, and that a Treasury bill auction for 100 billion rupees was in progress.

Newswire reports dollar rates moved higher across five commercial banks compared with Tuesday. Seylan quoted buying and selling rates of 327.40 and 336.65 rupees; NDB, 327.30 and 336.30; People’s Bank, 327.66 and 335.79; Commercial Bank, 325.83 and 335.75; and Sampath, 328.00 and 336.00. Newswire’s comparisons show increases in both rates at each bank.

EconomyNext reports the 2029 bond yield was quoted at 11.05/15 percent, lower than its Tuesday comparison, while the 2030 and 2033 maturities showed small increases. The 2031 and 2034 maturities listed in the report were quoted at 11.70/80, 11.85/93 and 12.40/50 percent, respectively. EconomyNext also reports dollar telegraphic-transfer rates of 327.30 rupees buying and 336.30 selling, and euro and pound rates of 364.9383/378.7191 and 436.7252/450.8336.

EconomyNext reports the Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index rose 0.01 percent to 19,986, while the S&P SL20 gained 0.24 percent to 5,695. Earlier reporting from EconomyNext recorded a weaker spot quote on Tuesday before the currency’s close at 331.60/70; its Monday report also described higher yields on several maturities.

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