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LKR to USD Rates - 2026 Forecast

Analysis of recent Sri Lankan rupee → dollar forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Sri Lankan rupee to US dollar performance and trends.

 

USD/LKR Outlook:

The USD/LKR pair is likely to increase as it currently trades above its 90-day average and is near recent highs. The ongoing geopolitical tensions are driving investors towards safe-haven assets like the US dollar.

Key drivers:

• Rate gap: The US Federal Reserve's policies are more aggressive compared to the Sri Lankan Central Bank, supporting the dollar's strength.

• Risk/commodities: Rising oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties are increasing global demand for USD, impacting the LKR negatively.

• One macro factor: Sri Lanka's recent struggle with currency depreciation continues to weaken the LKR, influencing its performance against the USD.

Range:

The USD/LKR is expected to test the upper end of its recent 3-month range as the safe-haven demand persists.

What could change it:

• Upside risk: A significant escalation in geopolitical conflicts could push the USD higher.

• Downside risk: Any strengthening of economic indicators from Sri Lanka could bolster the LKR.

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LKR to USD Market Data

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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LKR to USD is at 14-day lows near 0.003227, near its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 1.4% range from 0.003208 to 0.003253
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Compare & Save - Sri Lankan rupee to US dollar

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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Will the Sri Lankan rupee rise against the US dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Sri Lankan rupee vs US dollar current value is to look the LKR/USD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the LKR to USD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateLKR/USDPeriod
14 Feb 2026
0.003237
2 Week
30 Nov 2025
0.003254
3 Month
28 Feb 2025
0.003389
1 Year
01 Mar 2021
0.005141
5 Year
02 Mar 2016
0.006915
10 Year
05 Mar 2006
0.009764
20 Year
LKR/USD historic rates

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more