Historic Japanese Yen Sri Lankan rupee

Japanese Yen sri lankan rupee history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 2.2819 (01/01/2024) and the lowest 2.2819 (01/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.

JPY LKR average rate for January 2024 is 2.18223, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +6.58 %.

01 January 20241 JPY = 2.280 LKR
02 January 20241 JPY = 2.279 LKR
03 January 20241 JPY = 2.244 LKR
04 January 20241 JPY = 2.234 LKR
05 January 20241 JPY = 2.208 LKR
08 January 20241 JPY = 2.210 LKR
09 January 20241 JPY = 2.214 LKR
10 January 20241 JPY = 2.211 LKR
11 January 20241 JPY = 2.194 LKR
12 January 20241 JPY = 2.203 LKR
15 January 20241 JPY = 2.196 LKR
16 January 20241 JPY = 2.187 LKR
17 January 20241 JPY = 2.166 LKR
18 January 20241 JPY = 2.145 LKR
19 January 20241 JPY = 2.147 LKR
22 January 20241 JPY = 2.140 LKR
23 January 20241 JPY = 2.139 LKR
24 January 20241 JPY = 2.136 LKR
25 January 20241 JPY = 2.136 LKR
26 January 20241 JPY = 2.135 LKR
29 January 20241 JPY = 2.125 LKR
30 January 20241 JPY = 2.134 LKR
31 January 20241 JPY = 2.130 LKR

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.

28/07/2016: Bank of Japan announces stimulus package

The Bank of Japan announced an aggressive stimulus package and negative interest rates, causing the Yen to depreciate against major currencies.

11/03/2011: Great East Japan Earthquake

The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, leading to a decline in the Yen as reconstruction efforts strained the economy.

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.

15/09/2008: Lehman Brothers bankruptcy

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, resulting in a surge in the value of the Yen as investors sought safe-haven assets.

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.

20/03/1995: Kobe earthquake

The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, causing significant damage to the Japanese economy and leading to a decline in the value of the Yen.

22/09/1985: Plaza Accord

Japan, along with major economies, agreed to depreciate the value of the US dollar, leading to the appreciation of the Yen.

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.

01/03/1973: Yen becomes a floating currency

The Yen lost its fixed exchange rate and started floating against major currencies following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.

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.

15/12/1953: Yen is introduced

The Japanese Yen was first introduced as the official currency of Japan with the enactment of the Bank of Japan Act.