United States dollar sri lankan rupee history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 325.23 (25/10/2023) and the lowest 323.73 (26/10/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.46.
USD LKR average rate for October 2023 is 321.656, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -0.81 %.
| 03 October 2023 | 1 USD = 321.4 LKR |
| 04 October 2023 | 1 USD = 320.7 LKR |
| 06 October 2023 | 1 USD = 319.6 LKR |
| 07 October 2023 | 1 USD = 321.9 LKR |
| 09 October 2023 | 1 USD = 319.4 LKR |
| 10 October 2023 | 1 USD = 320.4 LKR |
| 11 October 2023 | 1 USD = 320.9 LKR |
| 13 October 2023 | 1 USD = 320.5 LKR |
| 16 October 2023 | 1 USD = 320.8 LKR |
| 17 October 2023 | 1 USD = 321.0 LKR |
| 18 October 2023 | 1 USD = 320.8 LKR |
| 19 October 2023 | 1 USD = 321.5 LKR |
| 20 October 2023 | 1 USD = 321.6 LKR |
| 23 October 2023 | 1 USD = 321.6 LKR |
| 24 October 2023 | 1 USD = 322.6 LKR |
| 25 October 2023 | 1 USD = 324.2 LKR |
| 26 October 2023 | 1 USD = 323.5 LKR |
| 27 October 2023 | 1 USD = 323.7 LKR |
| 30 October 2023 | 1 USD = 323.2 LKR |
| 31 October 2023 | 1 USD = 324.0 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.
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.
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.
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.