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Official Rate Sheet: Chinese Yuan (CNY) / Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Chinese Yuan to Sri Lankan Rupee Exchange Rate (CNY to LKR)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 CNY in LKR?

1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Chinese Yuan (CNY) yields approximately 49,287.89 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) (inverse rate: 1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): CNY

You Receive (Estimate): LKR

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check LKR to CNY (Sri Lankan Rupee to Chinese Yuan) Live Converter →

CNY to LKR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Chinese Yuan against Sri Lankan Rupee

Period High

49.8793 LKR

Period Low

48.6964 LKR

Volatility / Avg

49.2879 LKR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 48.6964 LKR

Max: 49.8793 LKR

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 47.5628 LKR

Max: 51.0130 LKR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (CNY & LKR)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Chinese Yuan → Sri Lankan Rupee (CNY / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Chinese Yuan (CNY)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 CNY	49.29 LKR
5 CNY	246.44 LKR
10 CNY	492.88 LKR
25 CNY	1,232.20 LKR
50 CNY	2,464.39 LKR
100 CNY	4,928.79 LKR
200 CNY	9,857.58 LKR
250 CNY	12,321.97 LKR
500 CNY	24,643.94 LKR
1,000 CNY	49,287.89 LKR
2,500 CNY	123,219.72 LKR
5,000 CNY	246,439.45 LKR
10,000 CNY	492,878.89 LKR

Sri Lankan Rupee → Chinese Yuan (LKR / CNY)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Chinese Yuan (CNY)
1 LKR	0.02 CNY
5 LKR	0.10 CNY
10 LKR	0.20 CNY
25 LKR	0.51 CNY
50 LKR	1.01 CNY
100 LKR	2.03 CNY
200 LKR	4.06 CNY
250 LKR	5.07 CNY
500 LKR	10.14 CNY
1,000 LKR	20.29 CNY
2,500 LKR	50.72 CNY
5,000 LKR	101.44 CNY
10,000 LKR	202.89 CNY

Provider / Channel	CNY/LKR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (LKR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	49.2879 LKR	0.00%	246,439.45 LKR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	47.5628 LKR	~3.50%	237,814.07 LKR	-8,625.38 LKR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	44.3591 LKR	~10.00%	221,795.50 LKR	-24,643.94 LKR

1 CNY to LKR: Chinese Yuan to Sri Lankan Rupee Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 CNY to LKR or convert CNY to LKR describe the amount of Sri Lankan Rupee received per 1 Chinese Yuan. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR (inverse: 1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (China ↔ Sri Lanka)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by People's Bank of China (PBOC) and Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of CNY/LKR.

CNY and LKR Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for China and Sri Lanka.

How the CNY to LKR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between China (CNY) and Sri Lanka (LKR) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between CNY and LKR:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by People's Bank of China (PBOC) and Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between China and Sri Lanka exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (LKR) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chinese Yuan to Sri Lankan Rupee Conversion

Common questions regarding Chinese Yuan to Sri Lankan Rupee conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 CNY in LKR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR), 1,000 Chinese Yuan equals approximately 49,287.89 Sri Lankan Rupee. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Chinese Yuan?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with CNY?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (People's Bank of China (PBOC)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.