Sri Lanka rupee ends 2025 309.50/60 to US dollar amid moral suasion

Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 5.6% Against US Dollar in 2025

According to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Sri Lankan rupee depreciated by 5.6% against the US dollar in 2025. This downturn marks a shift from the previous two years when the rupee experienced significant gains, appreciating by 12.1% in 2023 and an additional 10.7% in 2024 against the US dollar. In 2025, the rupee not only weakened against the US dollar but also lost ground against all major international currencies…

Rupee Ends 2025 Weaker Against Dollar, CB Data Shows - LNW Lanka News Web

January 01, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s currency closed out 2025 on a softer footing, with the rupee losing 5.6 per cent of its value against the United States dollar over the course of the year, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.By the end of trading yesterday, the dollar was being bought at Rs. 306.29 and sold at Rs. 313.83, reflecting continued pressure on the local currency amid shifting market conditions.In compa…

Sri Lanka Rupee down 5.6% against Dollar in 2025 - Business News LK

According to the Central Bank, the buying rate of the US dollar stood at Rs. 306.29, while the selling rate was Rs. 313.83 at the close of trading yesterday. For comparison, on December 31, 2024, the buying rate of the US dollar was Rs. 288.32 and the selling rate was Rs. 297.01, the Central Bank noted. The latest figures reflect movements in the foreign exchange market over the past year, influenced by external sector conditions, capital flows,…

Sri Lanka rupee ends 2025 309.50/60 to US dollar amid moral suasion

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.50/60 to the US dollar in the spot market on December 31, recovering from 310.00/310.20 a day earlier, dealers said amid heavy moral suasion, while bond yields closed up. The rupee traded weaker around 310.30 to the US dollar before strengthening. The has weakened from 293.25/75 to the US dollar last year, amid record current account surpluses and improvement in budget, denying the usual scapegoats m…