FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee was trading at 333.50/334.00 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight decrease from the previous day’s rate of 333.90/334.20. Market participants noted a continued decline in bond yields as the market experienced an upward trend.
In the telegraphic transfer segment, the rupee was priced at 329.50 for buying and 338.50 for selling against the US dollar. For the euro, the selling rate was 374.8506, while the buying rate stood at 388.7676. The pound was quoted at 433.7044 for buying and 447.7500 for selling.
In terms of bond rates, a bond due on March 1, 2030, was listed at 10.95/11.00 percent, down from the previous rate of 11.05/11.15 percent. A bond maturing on May 15, 2030, was quoted at 11.06/11.08 percent, a decrease from the prior 11.15/11.25 percent. Additionally, a bond maturing on August 1, 2030, was reported at 11.15/11.19 percent, down from 11.20/11.30 percent.
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Furthermore, a bond set to mature on December 15, 2032, was listed at 11.40/11.50 percent, lower than the previous 11.45/11.55 percent. A bond maturing on June 15, 2034, remained unchanged at 11.60/11.70 percent, down from 11.70/11.80 percent. Lastly, a bond due on March 15, 2035, was quoted at 11.70/11.80 percent, a decrease from 11.80/11.85 percent. (Colombo/Jun19/2026)
