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US dollar to Sri Lankan rupee · USD/LKR trend
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90-day market context
USD to LKR is at 14-day highs near 336.3, 1.3% above its 3-month average of 331.8, having traded in a fairly volatile 8.4% range from 318.7 to 345.4
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USD to LKR Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
View common conversion amounts at today’s mid-market rate
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Sri Lankan rupee across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current USD-LKR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to LKR?
The best USD to LKR exchange rate is 334.29 from XE. This is -0.6% compared to the mid-market rate 336.30.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Dollar to Sri Lankan rupee comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-LKR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-LKR rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full USD to LKR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to LKR exchange rate is XE at 334.29, -0.6% from the latest mid-market rate 336.30.
The next best is Wise at 331.73, -1.4% from the mid-rate.
Then Western Union at 329.58, which is -2% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 275.07 at -18.2% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 273.05 at -18.8% and the Citibank rate is 288.52 at -14.2% compared to the mid-rate 336.30.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.