FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s currency, the rupee, was trading at 316.40 to 316.80 against the US dollar in the spot market, marking a decline from the previous closing rate of 316.50 to 316.70, as reported by market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained stable.
The yield on a bond that matures on May 1, 2027, held steady at 8.75 to 8.85 percent. In contrast, a bond due on February 15, 2028, saw a slight increase, now quoted at 9.40 to 9.55 percent, up from the earlier rate of 9.35 to 9.55 percent. For a bond maturing on June 15, 2029, the yield was noted at 9.90 to 9.95 percent.
Additionally, a bond set to mature on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.95 to 10.05 percent, a minor decrease from 9.95 to 10.03 percent. The yield on a bond maturing on July 1, 2030, also fell, now at 10.11 to 10.15 percent, down from 10.12 to 10.17 percent. Similarly, a bond due on June 1, 2033, was quoted at 10.90 to 11.00 percent, decreasing from 10.95 to 11.00 percent.
Conversely, a bond maturing on June 15, 2034, experienced a slight increase, now quoted at 11.10 to 11.20 percent, from the previous rate of 11.10 to 11.17 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was available for purchase at 313.0000 and for sale at 320.0000. The British pound was quoted at 421.6349 for buying and 432.9383 for selling, while the euro was priced at 365.7852 for buying and 377.2046 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index saw a decline of 0.72 percent, or 163.58 points, closing at 22,609.71. Similarly, the S&P SL20 index fell by 0.58 percent, a decrease of 36.17 points, ending at 6,227.77. (Colombo/Apr20/2026)
