Sri Lanka Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Sri Lanka's exchange rate was 416.47 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 27.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's exchange rate stood at 416.47 in 2025, a rise of +88.97 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 416.47 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 46th globally.
Sri Lanka's exchange rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with its value increasing from a low of 4.76 in 1966 to a high of 416.47 in 2025. This represents a dramatic appreciation of over 87,000 percent, indicating a substantial decline in the purchasing power of the Sri Lankan rupee. Compared to its peer countries, Sri Lanka's exchange rate ranks 46th globally, placing it behind countries such as Comoros, which has maintained a higher value of 470.67, and ahead of Hungary, which has a lower value of 390.10. The sharp appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee in recent years has been driven by a combination of economic and monetary policy factors, as well as external influences such as changes in global commodity prices and trade relationships. As Sri Lanka continues to navigate its economic development path, a shift in its trade policies or a change in the global economic environment could potentially alter the trajectory of its exchange rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 459.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 416.47 | - | - |
| 2025 | 416.47 | +88.97 | #46 |
| 2023 | 327.51 | +4.87 | #159 |
| 2022 | 322.63 | +123.87 | #159 |
| 2021 | 198.76 | +13.17 | #159 |
| 2020 | 185.59 | +6.85 | #160 |
| 2019 | 178.74 | +16.28 | #159 |
| 2018 | 162.46 | +10.02 | #159 |
| 2017 | 152.45 | +6.86 | #159 |
| 2016 | 145.58 | +9.72 | #159 |
| 2015 | 135.86 | +5.29 | #160 |
| 2014 | 130.56 | +1.50 | #160 |
| 2013 | 129.07 | +1.47 | #161 |
| 2012 | 127.60 | +17.04 | #161 |
| 2011 | 110.57 | −2.50 | #161 |
| 2010 | 113.06 | −1.88 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's exchange rate was 416.47 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 27.2% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's exchange rate peaked at 416.47 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Sri Lanka was 4.76 in 1960.
Sri Lanka ranks 46th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's exchange rate is projected to reach 416.47 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 416.47. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_exchange-rate,
title = {Sri Lanka Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}