Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar today (12 Aug), compared to Monday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 296.81 to Rs. 297.07, while the selling rate has dropped from Rs. 304.64 to Rs. 304.61.
However, the Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against a basket of foreign currencies, including Gulf currencies.

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