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Official Rate Sheet: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) / Cambodian Riel (KHR)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 LKR = 12.2654 KHR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Sri Lankan Rupee to Cambodian Riel Exchange Rate (LKR to KHR)

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 KHR?

1 LKR = 12.2654 KHR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) yields approximately 12,265.44 Cambodian Riel (KHR) (inverse rate: 1 KHR = 0.0815 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): KHR

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 LKR = 12.2654 KHR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KHR = 0.0815 LKR

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KHR to LKR (Cambodian Riel to Sri Lankan Rupee) Live Converter →

LKR to KHR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Sri Lankan Rupee against Cambodian Riel

Period High

12.4126 KHR

Period Low

12.1183 KHR

Volatility / Avg

12.2654 KHR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 12.1183 KHR

Max: 12.4126 KHR

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

Min: 11.8361 KHR

Max: 12.6947 KHR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (LKR & KHR)

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

Sri Lankan Rupee → Cambodian Riel (LKR / KHR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Cambodian Riel (KHR)
1 LKR	12.27 KHR
5 LKR	61.33 KHR
10 LKR	122.65 KHR
25 LKR	306.64 KHR
50 LKR	613.27 KHR
100 LKR	1,226.54 KHR
200 LKR	2,453.09 KHR
250 LKR	3,066.36 KHR
500 LKR	6,132.72 KHR
1,000 LKR	12,265.44 KHR
2,500 LKR	30,663.59 KHR
5,000 LKR	61,327.19 KHR
10,000 LKR	122,654.38 KHR

Cambodian Riel → Sri Lankan Rupee (KHR / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Cambodian Riel (KHR)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 KHR	0.08 LKR
5 KHR	0.41 LKR
10 KHR	0.82 LKR
25 KHR	2.04 LKR
50 KHR	4.08 LKR
100 KHR	8.15 LKR
200 KHR	16.31 LKR
250 KHR	20.38 LKR
500 KHR	40.76 LKR
1,000 KHR	81.53 LKR
2,500 KHR	203.82 LKR
5,000 KHR	407.65 LKR
10,000 KHR	815.30 LKR

Provider / Channel	LKR/KHR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KHR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	12.2654 KHR	0.00%	61,327.19 KHR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	11.8361 KHR	~3.50%	59,180.74 KHR	-2,146.45 KHR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	11.0389 KHR	~10.00%	55,194.47 KHR	-6,132.72 KHR

1 LKR to KHR: Sri Lankan Rupee to Cambodian Riel Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 LKR to KHR or convert LKR to KHR describe the amount of Cambodian Riel received per 1 Sri Lankan Rupee. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 LKR = 12.2654 KHR (inverse: 1 KHR = 0.0815 LKR), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Sri Lanka ↔ Cambodia)

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 National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of LKR/KHR.

LKR and KHR Currency Profiles

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

How the LKR to KHR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Sri Lanka (LKR) and Cambodia (KHR) 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 KHR:

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 National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) 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 Cambodia 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 (KHR) 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 Cambodian Riel Conversion

Common questions regarding Sri Lankan Rupee to Cambodian Riel conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 LKR in KHR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 LKR = 12.2654 KHR), 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals approximately 12,265.44 Cambodian Riel. 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.