The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.75/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, showing a slight depreciation from Friday’s rate of 309.70/80, according to dealers. Despite this, bond yields remained broadly stable.
In the bond market, a bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 9.06/10 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2028, saw an increase, with quotes at 9.05/15 percent, up from 9.05/10 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on October 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.67/72 percent, and the bond maturing on December 15, 2029, remained unchanged at 9.70/75 percent. A bond set to mature on March 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.75/80 percent, while a bond maturing on October 1, 2032, stayed flat at 10.35/50 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2035, experienced a slight rise, quoted at 11.10/20 percent, up from 11.10/15 percent.
The telegraphic transfer rates for the US dollar were 306.2500 for buying and 313.2500 for selling. For the British pound, the rates were 409.0915 buying and 420.4097 selling. The euro was quoted at 353.6042 buying and 364.9924 selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.11 percent, or 25.94 points, reaching 23,757. Conversely, the S&P SL20 index decreased by 0.10 percent, or 6.81 points, closing at 6,566.
(Colombo/Jan19/2026)
