Exchange Rate
CBSL purchased USD 327Mn from the market during November
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has continued its foreign currency purchases, aided by excess FX liquidity from foreign inflows, multilateral agency funding, and bond market inflows. In November, CBSL purchased USD 327 million, bringing the year-to-date net FX purchases to USD 2.6 billion, reflecting strengthened external sector performance.
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