The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.42/44 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, slightly changing from 309.40/50 the previous day, according to market dealers. Bond yields remained broadly stable.
A bond maturing on October 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.40/45 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was quoted flat at 9.50/53 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on March 15, 2031, saw a slight change, quoted at 9.70/75 percent, compared to the previous 9.68/72 percent.
The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, experienced an increase, quoted at 10.10/42 percent, up from 10.10/13 percent. Another bond due on June 1, 2033, was quoted at 10.38/43 percent, up from 10.35/40 percent. Additionally, a bond maturing on June 15, 2036, was quoted at 10.60/65 percent.
An auction for Rs. 60,000 million in Treasury bills was underway.
The telegraphic transfer rates for the US dollar stood at 305.9000 for buying and 312.9000 for selling. For the British pound, the rates were 413.6943 buying and 425.1419 selling. The euro was quoted at 360.0772 buying and 371.5984 selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 0.18 percent, or 42.78 points, reaching 23,925. The S&P SL20 also increased by 0.29 percent, or 19.59 points, closing at 6,731.
(Colombo/Feb18/2026)
