Exchange Rate in Sri Lanka
The exchange rate ended 2022 at LKR 367 per USD, compared to the end-2021 value of LKR 203 per USD and the figure a decade earlier of LKR 131 per USD in Sri Lanka. For more exchange rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Sri Lanka Exchange Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Exchange Rate (vs USD) for Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2022.
Source: MSCI Inc.
Sri Lanka Exchange Rate Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate (LKR per USD, eop) | 183 | 181 | 185 | 203 | 367 |
| Exchange Rate (LKR per USD, aop) | 163 | 179 | 185 | 198 | 325 |
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