Exchange Rate
Average Daily Inter bank trading volume of foreign currency surged six month high
The average daily trading volume of foreign currency surged to USD 78.3 million by the end of the first week of October, compared to the previous six-month average of USD 39 million. This sharp increase in trading activity has significantly strengthened the LKR against the USD during the week.
The heightened volume likely reflects increased market liquidity and a stronger demand for the local currency, contributing to its appreciation. Such movements could be driven by factors like improved investor sentiment, capital inflows, or shif
Foreign currency liquidity improved
Sri Lanka LKR further strengthened against USD
CBSL turned to net puncher of the FX in December
CBSL turned to net seller of FX again in October
CBSL still a net seller of the FX at the market
Central Bank net selling Reserves in Octomber
Sri Lanka sovereign bond yields are stabilizing
CBSL became net purchaser of FX in Feb 2021
Sri Lanka Rupee continued to be under pressure
Sri Lanka Rupee fell back to 181.90 / 182.00
Sri Lanka Rupee slip towards 181.00
SriLanka Rupee stabilizing
Sri Lanka LKR appreciated 16-May-2019