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Sri Lanka Government Bond Yields (May 19, 2026)
Yield ranges for different maturity dates as reported by market dealers.
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No spot quote for Sri Lanka rupee; bond yields up - EconomyNext
Monday May 18, 2026 5:10 pm ECONOMYNEXT – There was no spot closing quote for Sri Lanka’s rupee on Monday after trades at 326.50 (low) and 327.50 (high) to the dollar in the day, dealers said, while bond yields closed up. The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 327.5000 buying, 334.5000 selling. A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 closed at 9.10/30 percent, up from 9.00 percent. A bond maturing on 15.03.2028 closed at 9.65/75 percent, up from 9.60/70 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2028 closed at 9.80/90 percent, up from 9.75/85 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 closed at 10.00/10 percent, up from 9.95/10.05 percent. A bond maturing on 01.08.2030 closed at 10.20/30 percent, up from 10.12/20 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 closed at 10.80/90 percent, up from 10.70/80 percent. A bond maturing on 01.11.2033 closed at 11.10/20 percent, up from 10.95/11.05 percent. A bond maturing on 15.06.2034 closed at 11.25/35 percent, up from 11.17/20 percent. (Colombo/May18/2026) Tuesday May 19, 2026 10:21 am Tuesday May 19, 2026 10:21 am ECONOMYNEXT – The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee to the dollar was 328.5000 buying, 337.5000 selling, while bond yields picked up quite a bit, dealers said. The telegraphic transfer rate for the rupee to the British pound 439.6109 buying, 453.6565 selling, and for the euro 380.0989 buying, 394.0159 selling. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 was quoted at 10.05/15 percent, up from 10.00/10 percent. A bond maturing on 01.06.2033 was quoted at 11.20/30 percent. A bond maturing on 15.06.2034 was quoted at 11.30/45 percent, up from 11.25/35 percent. A bond maturing on 15.08.2036 was quoted at 11.45/50 percent. Meanwhile on the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All SHare Price Index was up 0.90 percent, or 200.35 points, at 22,513. The S&P SL20 was up 0.69 percent, or 42.69 points, at 6,204. (Colombo/May19/2026) Continue Reading Monday May 18, 2026 11:59 pm Monday May 18, 2026 11:59 pm ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s services sector contracted in April 2026 due to seasonal impacts following the festive period and the increase in energy prices, according to a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank which registered an index value of 46.7, compared to 59.4 the previous month. New businesses declined in April 2026 for the first time since April 2023, CBSL said, due to deteriorations observed in transportation of goods, insurance, wholesale and retail trade, and accommodation, food and beverage service activ...
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update - 18 May 2026
Sri Lanka rupee trading saw no spot quote early Monday, while government bond yields moved slightly higher amid mixed activity in the domestic financial markets. Sri Lanka Rupee trading muted while government bond yields edge higher Currency dealers said telegraphic transfer rates for the US dollar were quoted at 326.5000 buying and 333.5000 selling. The British pound traded at 433.4209 buying and 444.8973 selling, while the euro was quoted at 376.7447 buying and 388.3319 selling. Market participants noted that the absence of a spot quote for the Sri Lanka rupee reflected subdued activity in the local foreign exchange market at the start of the trading week. Dealers said investor sentiment remained cautious as traders continued to monitor liquidity conditions, external market developments, and domestic macroeconomic indicators. In the government securities market, bond yields edged up marginally across several maturities. A bond maturing on 15 December 2029 was quoted at 9.95/10.00 percent, compared with the previous level of 9.95/10.05 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on 01 August 2030 was quoted at 10.10/20 percent, slightly changed from the earlier 10.12/20 percent range. The movement indicated relatively stable market expectations despite minor fluctuations in secondary market trading. Longer-term government securities also showed limited changes. A bond maturing on 01 June 2033 remained flat at 10.90/11.00 percent, while the bond maturing on 15 June 2034 was quoted at 11.15/20 percent, marginally higher from the earlier 11.17/20 percent levels. Another bond maturing on 15 August 2036 stayed unchanged at 11.25/40 percent, suggesting that long-term investor sentiment remained broadly stable despite ongoing market caution. Analysts said the movement in Sri Lanka bond yields reflected continued market sensitivity to monetary conditions and expectations surrounding economic recovery. Investors are also closely watching fiscal policy developments and external financing conditions, which continue to influence trading activity in the domestic debt market. The Colombo equities market, however, recorded mixed performance during trading. On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the benchmark All Share Price Index fell 363.27 points, or 1.59 percent, to close at 22,542. In contrast, the S&P SL20 index gained 78.05 points, or 1.24 percent, ending the session at 6,206. The divergence between the two indices suggested selective buying interest in large-cap counte...
No spot quote for Sri Lanka rupee; bond yields edge up
ECONOMYNEXT - There was no spot quote for Sri Lanka's rupee early Monday, while bond yields edged up slightly, dealers said. The telegraphic transfer rates for the American dollar were 326.5000 buying, 333.5000 selling; the British pound was 433.4209 buying, and 444.8973 selling, and the euro was 376.7447 buying, 388.3319 selling.
Sri Lankan Rupee Stands Steady at 325.25/326.25 Against the Dollar ...
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE - As of Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee was valued at 325.25/326.25 against the US dollar, according to market dealers. Bond yields maintained a stable trajectory, with the exception of slight increases observed in the 2029 maturity bonds. No spot rates were provided the previous day.
