Good news for the local currency today. The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks on Thursday (05), moving stronger than Wednesday's levels.
Most banking counters saw the selling rate of the greenback dip down to the Rs. 336 range.
Banks that slashed their rates
Several institutions adjusted their numbers downward. At NDB Bank, the buying rate dropped from Rs. 328.25 to Rs. 327.80, and the selling rate declined from Rs. 337.25 to Rs. 336.80.
People’s Bank also marked down its figures, lowering the buying rate from Rs. 328.55 to Rs. 328.30 and the selling rate from Rs. 336.70 to Rs. 336.44.
Over at Commercial Bank, the buying rate dipped from Rs. 326.72 to Rs. 326.58, while the selling rate shifted down from Rs. 336.65 to Rs. 336.50.
Rates stay put at other counters
A couple of banks chose to keep their foreign exchange boards steady.
Seylan Bank maintained its buying rate at Rs. 328.40 and its selling rate at Rs. 337.65 with no changes reported.
Similarly, Sampath Bank held firm, keeping its buying rate at Rs. 328.50 and selling rate at Rs. 336.50.
