Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.75/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, showing little change from the 309.75/85 rate of the previous day, according to dealers. The currency has depreciated in recent weeks, although bond yields have experienced a decline.
The secondary market demonstrated significant activity, as reported by market participants.
A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, maintained a steady quote at 8.35/45 percent. The bond due on March 15, 2028, was quoted at 9.00/05 percent, a decrease from the previous 9.08/12 percent. The bond maturing on September 15, 2029, saw its yield fall to 9.55/60 percent from 9.60/63 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on March 15, 2031, was quoted at 9.90/95 percent, down from 9.95/10.00 percent.
The bond maturing on October 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.25/30 percent, a slight decrease from 10.28/32 percent. The bond due on June 1, 2033, was quoted at 10.63/68 percent, down from 10.65/70 percent. Lastly, the bond maturing on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 10.95/11.00 percent, a decrease from 11.00/04 percent.
The telegraphic transfer rates for the US dollar stood at 306.3000 for buying and 313.3000 for selling. The British pound was at 412.5508 for buying and 423.8690 for selling. The euro was quoted at 357.7052 for buying and 369.0934 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.38 percent, or 91.35 points, reaching 23,905. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index rose by 0.49 percent, or 32.45 points, to stand at 6,650.
(Colombo/Jan23/2026)
