Slight Appreciation of Sri Lankan Rupee Against US Dollar at Local Banks

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Today (August 09), the Sri Lankan Rupee has exhibited a modest upturn against the US Dollar in comparison to the previous day’s rates at commercial banks within Sri Lanka.

Peoples Bank has noted a reduction in the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar, marking a decrease from Rs. 313.37 to Rs. 312.39 for buying and from Rs. 328.78 to Rs. 327.76 for selling.

Commercial Bank, on the other hand, has reported a decline in the buying rate of the US Dollar, showing a decrease from Rs. 313.51 to Rs. 310.77. Additionally, the selling rate has also observed a decrease, shifting from Rs. 328 to Rs. 326.

Meanwhile, at Sampath Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have undergone a decrease, transitioning from Rs. 316 to Rs. 315 for buying and from Rs. 328 to Rs. 327 for selling.

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