Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 Aug), compared to Wednesday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.49 to Rs. 298.64, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 306.03 to Rs. 306.17.
The Sri Lankan Rupee has also depreciated against a basket of foreign currencies, including Gulf currencies.

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