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Official Rate Sheet: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) / Singapore Dollar (SGD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 LKR = 0.0039 SGD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Sri Lankan Rupee to Singapore Dollar Exchange Rate (LKR to SGD)

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 SGD?

1 LKR = 0.0039 SGD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) yields approximately 3.87 Singapore Dollar (SGD) (inverse rate: 1 SGD = 258.1946 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): SGD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 LKR = 0.0039 SGD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 SGD = 258.1946 LKR

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check SGD to LKR (Singapore Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee) Live Converter →

LKR to SGD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Sri Lankan Rupee against Singapore Dollar

Period High

0.0039 SGD

Period Low

0.0038 SGD

Volatility / Avg

0.0039 SGD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0038 SGD

Max: 0.0039 SGD

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

Min: 0.0037 SGD

Max: 0.0040 SGD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (LKR & SGD)

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

Sri Lankan Rupee → Singapore Dollar (LKR / SGD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Singapore Dollar (SGD)
1 LKR	0.00 SGD
5 LKR	0.02 SGD
10 LKR	0.04 SGD
25 LKR	0.10 SGD
50 LKR	0.19 SGD
100 LKR	0.39 SGD
200 LKR	0.77 SGD
250 LKR	0.97 SGD
500 LKR	1.94 SGD
1,000 LKR	3.87 SGD
2,500 LKR	9.68 SGD
5,000 LKR	19.37 SGD
10,000 LKR	38.73 SGD

Singapore Dollar → Sri Lankan Rupee (SGD / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Singapore Dollar (SGD)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 SGD	258.19 LKR
5 SGD	1,290.97 LKR
10 SGD	2,581.95 LKR
25 SGD	6,454.87 LKR
50 SGD	12,909.73 LKR
100 SGD	25,819.46 LKR
200 SGD	51,638.93 LKR
250 SGD	64,548.66 LKR
500 SGD	129,097.31 LKR
1,000 SGD	258,194.63 LKR
2,500 SGD	645,486.57 LKR
5,000 SGD	1,290,973.13 LKR
10,000 SGD	2,581,946.27 LKR

Provider / Channel	LKR/SGD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (SGD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0039 SGD	0.00%	19.37 SGD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0037 SGD	~3.50%	18.69 SGD	-0.68 SGD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0035 SGD	~10.00%	17.43 SGD	-1.94 SGD

1 LKR to SGD: Sri Lankan Rupee to Singapore Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 LKR to SGD or convert LKR to SGD describe the amount of Singapore Dollar received per 1 Sri Lankan Rupee. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 LKR = 0.0039 SGD (inverse: 1 SGD = 258.1946 LKR), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Sri Lanka ↔ Singapore)

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 Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of LKR/SGD.

LKR and SGD Currency Profiles

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

How the LKR to SGD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Sri Lanka (LKR) and Singapore (SGD) 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 SGD:

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 Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) 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 Singapore 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 (SGD) 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 Singapore Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Sri Lankan Rupee to Singapore Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 LKR in SGD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 LKR = 0.0039 SGD), 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals approximately 3.87 Singapore Dollar. 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.