Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.
Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Sri Lankan Rupee against Special Drawing Rights
Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.
| Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) | Special Drawing Rights (XDR) |
|---|---|
| 1 LKR | 0.00 XDR |
| 5 LKR | 0.01 XDR |
| 10 LKR | 0.02 XDR |
| 25 LKR | 0.05 XDR |
| 50 LKR | 0.11 XDR |
| 100 LKR | 0.21 XDR |
| 200 LKR | 0.43 XDR |
| 250 LKR | 0.53 XDR |
| 500 LKR | 1.07 XDR |
| 1,000 LKR | 2.14 XDR |
| 2,500 LKR | 5.35 XDR |
| 5,000 LKR | 10.70 XDR |
| 10,000 LKR | 21.40 XDR |
| Special Drawing Rights (XDR) | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) |
|---|---|
| 1 XDR | 467.37 LKR |
| 5 XDR | 2,336.84 LKR |
| 10 XDR | 4,673.68 LKR |
| 25 XDR | 11,684.20 LKR |
| 50 XDR | 23,368.39 LKR |
| 100 XDR | 46,736.78 LKR |
| 200 XDR | 93,473.56 LKR |
| 250 XDR | 116,841.95 LKR |
| 500 XDR | 233,683.91 LKR |
| 1,000 XDR | 467,367.82 LKR |
| 2,500 XDR | 1,168,419.54 LKR |
| 5,000 XDR | 2,336,839.08 LKR |
| 10,000 XDR | 4,673,678.15 LKR |
| Provider / Channel | LKR/XDR Effective Exchange Rate | Estimated Fee | Estimated Received (XDR) | Effective Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)
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0.0021 XDR | 0.00% | 10.70 XDR | Benchmark (0%) |
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Major Commercial High-Street Banks
Standard bank wire / counter transfer
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0.0021 XDR | ~3.50% | 10.32 XDR | -0.37 XDR |
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Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks
Airport terminal cash counters
|
0.0019 XDR | ~10.00% | 9.63 XDR | -1.07 XDR |
Searches for 1 LKR to XDR or convert LKR to XDR describe the amount of Special Drawing Rights received per 1 Sri Lankan Rupee. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 LKR = 0.0021 XDR (inverse: 1 XDR = 467.3678 LKR), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:
Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Sri Lanka and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Sri Lankan Rupee (currency code: LKR) is the official legal tender of Sri Lanka, issued and regulated by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Its valuation reflects global trade balances, macroprudential monetary policy, and interbank liquidity conditions.
The Special Drawing Rights (currency code: XDR) is the official legal tender of International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued and regulated by International Monetary Fund (IMF). Its valuation reflects global trade balances, macroprudential monetary policy, and interbank liquidity conditions.
Foreign exchange transactions between Sri Lanka (LKR) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (XDR) 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 XDR:
LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.
Common questions regarding Sri Lankan Rupee to Special Drawing Rights conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.
At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 LKR = 0.0021 XDR), 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals approximately 2.14 Special Drawing Rights. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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