Sri Lanka’s rupee has depreciated by 1.4% against the US dollar so far this year, according to the latest exchange rate data as of March 27, 2026.
The average exchange rate stood at Rs. 314.42 per US dollar on March 27, compared to Rs. 311.59 a week earlier and Rs. 296.37 a year ago, indicating continued pressure on the local currency.
The rupee has also weakened against other major currencies, with the British pound averaging Rs. 419.46, the euro at Rs. 362.88, and the Japanese yen at Rs. 1.97.
The depreciation reflects ongoing economic pressures and global market dynamics impacting the local currency.