The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.40/50 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, reflecting a slight depreciation from Monday’s close of 309.20/25, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely stable.
A bond with a maturity date of December 15, 2026, closed at 8.20/25 percent, experiencing a slight decrease from the previous 8.20/30 percent. The bond maturing on September 15, 2027, remained unchanged, closing at 8.45/55 percent.
The bond set to mature on July 1, 2028, ended at 9.03/08 percent, up from 9.03/05 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on December 15, 2029, closed at 9.45/48 percent, slightly down from 9.45/50 percent. The bond maturing on March 1, 2030, saw a minor increase, closing at 9.50/53 percent compared to the previous 9.48/52 percent.
For the bond maturing on March 15, 2031, the yield closed at 9.68/72 percent, a slight movement from 9.65/75 percent. The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, remained flat, closing at 10.10/13 percent. Additionally, the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, closed at 10.35/40 percent, a slight decline from 10.35/42 percent. Lastly, the bond with a maturity date of June 15, 2035, closed at 10.70/75 percent, showing a minor increase from the previous 10.65/72 percent.
(Colombo/Feb17/2026)
