The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.60/65 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, a slight change from the previous day’s 309.65/70, as the currency has depreciated in recent weeks, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed signs of consolidation.
A bond maturing on October 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.60/65 percent. The bond maturing on December 15, 2029, saw a slight decrease, quoted at 9.63/68 percent from the previous 9.65/68 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.72/74 percent, down from 9.70/75 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2031, remained steady at 9.95/10.05 percent. The bond maturing on December 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.30/45 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, experienced a minor decrease, quoted at 10.68/72 percent from 10.70/75 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 11.04/07 percent, slightly down from 11.05/10 percent.
The telegraphic transfer rates were as follows: the US dollar was 306.2500 for buying and 313.2500 for selling; the British pound was 410.9965 for buying and 422.3147 for selling; and the euro was 356.9185 for buying and 368.3067 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.23 percent, gaining 54.49 points to reach 23,678, while the S&P SL20 rose by 0.46 percent, or 30.12 points, to 6,574.
An auction for 125,000 million rupees in Treasury was underway.
(Colombo/Jan21/2026)
