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

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

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

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 LKR in CNY?

1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) yields approximately 20.29 Chinese Yuan (CNY) (inverse rate: 1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR). 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): LKR

You Receive (Estimate): CNY

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY

Kurs odwrotny: 1 CNY = 49.2879 LKR

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

LKR to CNY Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0205 CNY

Period Low

0.0200 CNY

Volatility / Avg

0.0203 CNY

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0200 CNY

Max: 0.0205 CNY

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

Min: 0.0196 CNY

Max: 0.0210 CNY

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (LKR & CNY)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	LKR/CNY Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (CNY)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0203 CNY	0.00%	101.44 CNY	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0196 CNY	~3.50%	97.89 CNY	-3.55 CNY
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0183 CNY	~10.00%	91.30 CNY	-10.14 CNY

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Sri Lanka ↔ China)

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 Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and People's Bank of China (PBOC) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of LKR/CNY.

LKR and CNY Currency Profiles

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

How the LKR to CNY Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Sri Lanka (LKR) and China (CNY) 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 LKR and CNY:

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 Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and People's Bank of China (PBOC) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Sri Lanka and China 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 (CNY) 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: Sri Lankan Rupee to Chinese Yuan Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 LKR in CNY today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 LKR = 0.0203 CNY), 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals approximately 20.29 Chinese Yuan. 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 Sri Lankan Rupee?

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 LKR?

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 (Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)) 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.