FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the exchange rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee stood at 330.65/70 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight increase from 330.60/70 the day before, according to market participants. Bond yields remained relatively stable during this period.

A bond set to mature on October 15, 2028, was quoted at 10.51/54 percent, which is a decrease from the previous rate of 11.48/53 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on October 15, 2029, remained unchanged at 10.80/90 percent. The bond maturing on August 1, 2030, was quoted at 11.10/15 percent, down from 11.10/18 percent, and another bond due on October 15, 2030, was quoted at 11.15/20 percent, a drop from 11.20/25 percent. Additionally, the bond set to mature on December 15, 2032, was quoted at 11.65/70 percent, slightly down from 11.65/75 percent. The bond maturing on October 15, 2034, remained stable at 11.95/12.00 percent.

The central bank reported that by the end of September, the rupee had fallen by 6.3 percent against the US dollar on a year-to-date basis. The telegraphic transfer rates were reported as follows: the dollar was at 327.50 for buying and 336.50 for selling; the euro was at 372.9151 for buying and 386.6959 for selling; and the pound was at 437.0094 for buying and 451.1178 for selling.

On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index increased by 0.16 percent, equating to a gain of 33.21 points, bringing it to 20,914. Simultaneously, the S&P SL20 index saw a modest rise of 0.01 percent, or 0.79 points, reaching 5,902. (Colombo/Oct2/2026)