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Opinion Poll on the value of LKR to be between 195.00 to 200.00 against USD at end of March

Opinion pollsMar 2, 2021
Opinion Poll on the value of LKR to be between 195.00 to 200.00 against USD at end of March
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The majority (32%) of respondents believe Sri Lanka Rupee will be between 195.00 to 200.00 against USD at the end of March. As per the survey done in January, the majority (37%) expected USD/LKR to hit above 200.00 at the end of Feb. The expectation of heavy depreciation of LKR is still remains as 30% believe USD/LKR may hit above 200.00 at the end of March.

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