Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against US Dollar
Posted by Editor on August 31, 2021 - 4:19 pm
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated to the lowest value against the US dollar in history today (31).
According to the latest exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the selling rate of the US dollar is at Rs.204.89 while the buying rate is at Rs.198.90.
This is the highest selling rate recorded for a US dollar in history.
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Oh! my God. What can we do now. Back to 1970s.
What happened to this “mantra” land of “splendor and prosperity”
Dear Ranjith,
We are on the pathway to Prosperity and Splendour, 100% sure.
Our Rupee is increasing its value against the American Greenback; isn’t that great?
The Rs 204.89 is the official rate; however, there are no dollars available at this value.
If you need Dollars, please buy in black market at Rs 220.
I love our country, Ranjith, and its trajectory in the pathway to Prosperity and Splendour.
The USD 250m from Bangladesh will help in importing the luxury cars for the leaders.