The LKR/EUR rate shows how many Euros one Sri Lankan Rupee buys, used for remittances, trade, and travel between Sri Lanka and the Eurozone.
The curve shows the change in one unit of LKR expressed in EUR. An upward slope means the base currency is strengthening relative to the quote currency; a downward slope indicates the opposite.
Use the 7-day, 30-day or 1-year periods to distinguish a short movement from a more lasting trend.
Volatility can reflect central-bank announcements, economic data, trade flows or risk sentiment. A chart is not a forecast: it describes the observations available for the selected period.
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The LKR/EUR currency pair represents the exchange rate between the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), the official currency of Sri Lanka, and the Euro (EUR), the common currency of the Eurozone. This directed pair indicates how many Euros are needed to purchase one Sri Lankan Rupee. It is primarily used by Sri Lankan exporters, importers, and individuals sending or receiving remittances between Sri Lanka and Eurozone countries. An appreciation of the base currency (LKR) means that one Rupee buys more Euros, which benefits Sri Lankan importers of European goods but may hurt exporters by making their products more expensive abroad.
The structural drivers of LKR/EUR are shaped by the monetary policies of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the European Central Bank (ECB). Key factors include interest rate differentials, inflation rates, and economic growth in both regions. Sri Lanka's economy is heavily influenced by tourism, tea and textile exports, and remittances from abroad, while the Eurozone's economic health depends on industrial output, services, and trade within the bloc. Capital flows, commodity prices (especially oil), and global risk sentiment also play significant roles. Political stability and fiscal discipline in Sri Lanka are critical, as the country has faced debt and balance-of-payments challenges in recent years.
Over the past several years, the LKR/EUR exchange rate has experienced notable fluctuations. In the early 2020s, the Rupee weakened significantly against the Euro due to Sri Lanka's economic crisis, high inflation, and foreign exchange shortages. Following the implementation of IMF-backed reforms and stabilization measures in 2023-2024, the Rupee recovered some ground. More recently, the pair has been influenced by the ECB's monetary tightening cycle and the Eurozone's economic performance. While specific rates are not provided here, the pair remains sensitive to policy announcements, tourism flows, and global commodity prices.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 0,0025867 | -0.16% | |
| 0,00259074 | -2.74% | |
| 0,00266372 | +3.03% | |
| 0,00258531 | -2.76% | |
| 0,00265868 | -0.53% | |
| 0,00267288 | -0.67% | |
| 0,0026909 | -0.05% | |
| 0,00269229 | +0.18% |
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