Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
US dollar (USD) to Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the Sri Lankan rupee is to review how the USD/LKR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to LKR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | USD/LKR | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
07 Jul 2023 | 311.07 | 5.6% ▲ | 2 Week |
22 Apr 2023 | 322.85 | 1.7% ▲ | 3 Month |
21 Jul 2022 | 360.33 | 8.9% ▼ | 1 Year |
22 Jul 2018 | 158.86 | 106.7% ▲ | 5 Year |
23 Jul 2013 | 131.70 | 149.3% ▲ | 10 Year |
26 Jul 2003 | 97.16 | 237.9% ▲ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Sri Lankan rupee across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current USD-LKR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best USD to LKR exchange rate is 298.83 from XE. This is -0.6% compared to the mid-market rate 300.63.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Dollar to Sri Lankan rupee comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-LKR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full USD to LKR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to LKR exchange rate is XE at 298.83, -0.6% from the latest mid-market rate 300.63.
The next best is Wise at 298.68, -0.65% from the mid-rate.
Then Western Union at 295.82, which is -1.6% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 274.95 at -8.5% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 273.15 at -9.1% and the Citibank rate is 286.98 at -4.5% compared to the mid-rate 300.63.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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