Although there was a sudden increase in the value of the US dollar against the rupee during the past week, it can be observed that the situation is gradually stabilizing.
As of December 26, 2024, the average value of the dollar had increased to Rs. 296.48 and as of today (30), it has decreased to Rs. 292.75.
Today, the buying price of a US dollar was reported as Rs. 288.33 and the selling price was Rs. 297.06.
Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that the Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated by 10.1% against the US dollar during the period up to December 27, 2024.