On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.34/37 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a slight change from the previous day’s quote of 309.30/35, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained generally stable.
The bond maturing on September 15, 2027, was quoted at 8.45/55 percent, an increase from 8.40/50 percent. The bond maturing on July 1, 2028, was quoted at 9.05/10 percent. The bond due on October 15, 2028, was quoted at 9.10/18 percent, while the bond maturing on October 15, 2029, remained unchanged at 9.45/50 percent.
A bond maturing on March 15, 2031, saw a rise to 9.75/80 percent from the previous 9.70/78 percent. The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, was quoted at 10.20/30 percent. The bond due on June 1, 2033, increased slightly to 10.47/55 percent from 10.45/55 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2034, remained steady at 10.70/75 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on June 15, 2035, rose to 10.80/85 percent from 10.75/80 percent. Lastly, the bond due on July 1, 2037, increased to 10.88/92 percent from 10.84/88 percent.
Regarding telegraphic transfer rates, the American dollar was quoted at 305.8000 for buying and 312.8000 for selling. The British pound was quoted at 409.9399 for buying and 421.3875 for selling, while the euro was quoted at 357.1750 for buying and 368.6962 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 0.70 percent, gaining 166.08 points to reach 23,703. Similarly, the S&P SL20 index increased by 0.61 percent, adding 40.89 points to close at 6,702.
(Colombo/Feb20/2026)
