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Sri Lankan Rupee Holds Steady as Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee remained stable, trading at 315.55/65 against the US dollar in the spot market, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed little change overall. A bond set to mature on June 15, 2029, was priced at 9.90/10.00 percent. Another bond due on October 15, 2029, was quoted at 10.00/10 percent, an increase from the previous rate of 9.95/10.05 percent. The bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was listed at 10.00/15 percent, slightly rising from 10.02/12 percent. Conversely, a bond maturing on July 1, 2030, saw a decrease, quoted at 10.10/20 percent, down from 10.15/20 percent. Additionally, a bond with a maturity date of June 15, 2034, was priced higher at 11.15/25 percent, up from 10.15/20 percent. In the context of telegraphic transfer rates, the buying rate for the US dollar was 312.0500, while the selling rate was 319.0500. For the British pound, the buying rate was 418.0477 and the selling rate was 429.3511. The euro was valued at a buying rate of 362.6519 and a selling rate of 374.0713. On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced an increase of 0.94 percent, which translates to a rise of 205.01 points, reaching a total of 22,049.55. Additionally, the S&P SL20 index rose by 1.16 percent, or 70.60 points, closing at 6,146.78. (Colombo/Apr10/2026)
Secondary Bond yields hold steady | Daily FT
By Wealth Trust Securities The secondary Bond market yesterday commenced the week with yields holding broadly steady and consolidating. External drivers remained firmly in focus, with ongoing Middle Eastern tensions and elevated Brent crude oil prices continuing to anchor sentiment. Although oil prices showed some moderation from the highs seen earlier, they remained at elevated levels. As a result, investor positioning remained defensive, with participants largely adopting a wait-and-see approach. Accordingly, 01.05.27 maturity traded at the rate of 8.70%. The 15.06.29 and 15.09.29 maturities traded down the ranges of 9.90%-9.85% and 9.90%-9.82% respectively. The 01.03.30 maturity traded within the range of 10.00%-9.95%. The 01.06.33 and 01.11.33 maturities were seen changing hands at the rates of 11.05% and 11.00% respectively. The 15.06.34 and 15.09.34 maturities were seen trading at the rates of 11.135%-11.12% and 11.12% to 11.08% respectively. The 15.06.35 maturity traded at the rate of 11.00%. The total secondary market Treasury Bond/Bill transacted volume for 2 April was Rs. 11.89 billion. In money markets, the net liquidity surplus was recorded at Rs. 231.84 billion yesterday. The Domestic Operations Department (DOD) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was seen draining out an amount of Rs. 50.00 billion by way of overnight repo auction at a weighted average rate of 7.58% while an amount of Rs 181.84 billion was deposited at Central Bank’s SDFR (Standing Deposit Facility Rate) of 7.25%. The weighted average rates on overnight call money and Repo stood at 7.63% and 7.66% respectively. Forex market The USD/LKR rate on spot contracts was seen closing the day broadly steady at Rs. 315.40/315.50 as against the previous day’s closing level of Rs. 315.35/315.40. The total USD/LKR traded volume for 2 April was $ 79.00 million. (References: Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Bloomberg E-Bond trading platform, Money broking companies)
Sri Lankan Rupee Remains Stable as Bond Yields Show Little Change
The bond due on March 1, 2030 held steady at 10.00/05 percent, while the bond maturing on March 15, 2031 was also stable at 10.05/15 percent. Additionally, a bond maturing on June 1, 2033 was quoted flat at 11.00/10 percent. For telegraphic transfers, the rates for the US dollar were listed as 311.9000 for buying and 318.9000 for selling.
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 315.40/50 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday, from 315.30/40 the previous day, dealers said, while bond yields were broadly steady.
