Historic Barbadian dollar Sri Lankan rupee

Barbadian dollar sri lankan rupee history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 163.08 (21/08/2023) and the lowest 162.72 (22/08/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.22.

BBD LKR average rate for August 2023 is 161.1752, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is -0.49 %.

01 August 20231 BBD = 160.5 LKR
02 August 20231 BBD = 160.0 LKR
03 August 20231 BBD = 158.0 LKR
04 August 20231 BBD = 160.5 LKR
05 August 20231 BBD = 159.2 LKR
07 August 20231 BBD = 161.1 LKR
08 August 20231 BBD = 162.6 LKR
09 August 20231 BBD = 161.0 LKR
10 August 20231 BBD = 160.1 LKR
11 August 20231 BBD = 160.4 LKR
12 August 20231 BBD = 159.0 LKR
14 August 20231 BBD = 161.0 LKR
15 August 20231 BBD = 161.6 LKR
16 August 20231 BBD = 161.3 LKR
17 August 20231 BBD = 161.1 LKR
18 August 20231 BBD = 161.1 LKR
21 August 20231 BBD = 162.1 LKR
22 August 20231 BBD = 163.1 LKR
23 August 20231 BBD = 162.7 LKR
24 August 20231 BBD = 162.6 LKR
25 August 20231 BBD = 162.8 LKR
28 August 20231 BBD = 162.6 LKR
29 August 20231 BBD = 162.4 LKR
30 August 20231 BBD = 161.3 LKR
31 August 20231 BBD = 161.3 LKR

26/06/2020: Currency peg under review

Barbados announced that it would review the decades-long currency peg of 2:1 with the US dollar, considering a shift to a floating exchange rate.

16/12/2016: Demonetization of 50 Rupee Note

The 50 Rupee banknote was demonetized, leading to widespread confusion and inconvenience as people rushed to exchange their old notes.

05/08/2013: Devaluation of currency

Barbados devalued its currency by 10% to stimulate economic growth and competitiveness.

01/01/2010: Decimalization of Rupee

The Rupee was decimalized, with the introduction of coins denominated in cents, replacing the previous system of cents represented as a fraction of a Rupee.

17/08/2005: Series of New Banknotes

A new series of banknotes featuring improved security features and a more vibrant design was introduced to combat counterfeiting.

01/06/2001: Introduction of 10 Rupee Coin

The 10 Rupee coin was introduced, replacing the 10 Rupee banknotes, to reduce the cost of production and improve durability.

24/07/1995: New currency design

Barbados introduced a new design for its currency, featuring national symbols and landmarks.

01/07/1977: Floating Exchange Rate

Sri Lanka shifted to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Rupee to fluctuate based on market forces.

05/05/1975: Introduction of decimalization

Barbados introduced decimalization, dividing the Barbadian Dollar into 100 cents.

01/01/1973: Fixed exchange rate

Barbados fixed its currency exchange rate to the US dollar at a rate of 2 Barbadian Dollars to 1 US Dollar.

03/07/1972: Barbados gains independence

Barbados gained independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados.

22/05/1972: Ceylon becomes Sri Lanka

The country changes its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka, and the currency is renamed Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

22/06/1966: Introduction of the Ceylon Rupee

The Ceylon Rupee was established as the official currency of Sri Lanka, replacing the Indian Rupee at a rate of 1:2.

01/10/1935: Introduction of Barbadian Dollar

The Barbadian Dollar was introduced as the official currency of Barbados, replacing the East Caribbean dollar.