FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee was valued at 331.00/10 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight decrease from the previous day’s rate of 331.10/20, according to market dealers.
In the bond market, yields remained relatively stable. A bond set to mature on December 15, 2029, was priced at 10.45/50 percent, slightly lower than the previous 10.45/55 percent. Meanwhile, a bond due on August 1, 2030, was quoted at 10.75/90 percent, an increase from the earlier 10.75/85 percent.
For the bond maturing on October 15, 2030, the rate remained unchanged at 10.85/90 percent. The bond maturing on February 1, 2031, was quoted at 10.90/11.00 percent, down from the previous 10.95/11.00 percent. A bond set to mature on December 15, 2032, was also quoted lower at 11.20/25 percent compared to 11.20/30 percent.
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Additionally, a bond maturing on November 1, 2033, was priced at 11.45/50 percent, down from 11.45/55 percent. The bond due on October 15, 2034, was quoted at 11.75/85 percent, a decrease from 11.80/90 percent. Conversely, a bond maturing on August 15, 2036, saw an increase, with a quote of 12.00/10 percent, up from 12.00/05 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was priced at 326.50 for buying and 335.50 for selling. The euro was quoted at 378.7530 for buying and 392.5338 for selling, while the pound was at 443.1855 for buying and 457.2939 for selling. (Colombo/Aug20/2026)
