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LKR to USD 2026 Forecasts

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.

 

The current market bias for the USD to LKR exchange rate is bearish. Key drivers include the Federal Reserve's expected rate cuts, which may weaken the USD, and the ongoing depreciation of the LKR despite some growth in tourism and remittances. Sri Lanka's economic growth projections for 2026 are positive, aiming for 6% growth, but the damage from Cyclone Ditwah poses risks to stability.

In the near term, the trading range is likely to remain stable, with movements expected within a small band relative to current prices. This stability is underscored by three months of trading only 0.7% above the average.

An upside risk could arise from stronger-than-anticipated economic recovery in Sri Lanka, bolstered by tourism and remittances. Conversely, a downside risk stems from continued market volatility surrounding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, which may exert further pressure on 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 highs near 0.003235, just 0.7% below its 3-month average of 0.003259, having traded in a very stable 3.0% range from 0.003223 to 0.003319
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  1 USD = 309.22 LKR

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.

Use our LKR to USD calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Sri Lankan rupee to Dollar currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

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
20 Dec 2025
0.003230
2 Week
05 Oct 2025
0.003307
3 Month
03 Jan 2025
0.003403
1 Year
04 Jan 2021
0.005350
5 Year
06 Jan 2016
0.006945
10 Year
08 Jan 2006
0.009795
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