Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.38/42 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, slightly changing from Friday’s rate of 309.35/45, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields on the 2029 tenors opened lower, with the rest of the yield curve remaining stable.
A bond maturing on May 1, 2028, was quoted at a yield of 9.03/05 percent. For a bond maturing on July 1, 2028, the yield was quoted at 9.05/10 percent. A bond with a maturity date of September 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.47/50 percent. The bond maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.52/55 percent, slightly adjusted from the previous 9.51/55 percent.
A bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.52/58 percent, showing a minor change from 9.52/56 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2031, saw a quote of 9.80/90 percent, down from 9.85/91 percent. The yield for a bond maturing on October 1, 2032, was quoted at 10.15/25 percent, a slight decrease from 10.18/22 percent.
The bond maturing on June 1, 2033, remained flat at 10.50/55 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on June 1, 2034, was quoted at 10.65/75 percent, and a bond maturing on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 10.75/85 percent.
Regarding telegraphic transfer rates, the American dollar was quoted at 305.9500 for buying and 312.9500 for selling. The British pound had a buying rate of 415.1944 and a selling rate of 426.6860. The euro was quoted at 359.5807 for buying and 371.1287 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.22 percent, or 53.26 points, reaching 23,855. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index rose by 0.13 percent, or 8.47 points, to 6,623.
(Colombo/Feb9/2026)
