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Official Rate Sheet: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) / Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 TZS = 0.1253 LKR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Tanzanian Shilling to Sri Lankan Rupee Exchange Rate (TZS 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 TZS in LKR?

1 TZS = 0.1253 LKR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) yields approximately 125.31 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) (inverse rate: 1 LKR = 7.9804 TZS). 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): TZS

You Receive (Estimate): LKR

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 TZS = 0.1253 LKR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 LKR = 7.9804 TZS

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check LKR to TZS (Sri Lankan Rupee to Tanzanian Shilling) Live Converter →

TZS to LKR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Tanzanian Shilling against Sri Lankan Rupee

Period High

0.1268 LKR

Period Low

0.1238 LKR

Volatility / Avg

0.1253 LKR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.1238 LKR

Max: 0.1268 LKR

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

Min: 0.1209 LKR

Max: 0.1297 LKR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (TZS & LKR)

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

Tanzanian Shilling → Sri Lankan Rupee (TZS / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 TZS	0.13 LKR
5 TZS	0.63 LKR
10 TZS	1.25 LKR
25 TZS	3.13 LKR
50 TZS	6.27 LKR
100 TZS	12.53 LKR
200 TZS	25.06 LKR
250 TZS	31.33 LKR
500 TZS	62.65 LKR
1,000 TZS	125.31 LKR
2,500 TZS	313.27 LKR
5,000 TZS	626.53 LKR
10,000 TZS	1,253.06 LKR

Sri Lankan Rupee → Tanzanian Shilling (LKR / TZS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
1 LKR	7.98 TZS
5 LKR	39.90 TZS
10 LKR	79.80 TZS
25 LKR	199.51 TZS
50 LKR	399.02 TZS
100 LKR	798.04 TZS
200 LKR	1,596.09 TZS
250 LKR	1,995.11 TZS
500 LKR	3,990.22 TZS
1,000 LKR	7,980.45 TZS
2,500 LKR	19,951.12 TZS
5,000 LKR	39,902.24 TZS
10,000 LKR	79,804.48 TZS

Provider / Channel	TZS/LKR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (LKR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.1253 LKR	0.00%	626.53 LKR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.1209 LKR	~3.50%	604.60 LKR	-21.93 LKR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.1128 LKR	~10.00%	563.88 LKR	-62.65 LKR

1 TZS to LKR: Tanzanian Shilling to Sri Lankan Rupee Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 TZS to LKR or convert TZS to LKR describe the amount of Sri Lankan Rupee received per 1 Tanzanian Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 TZS = 0.1253 LKR (inverse: 1 LKR = 7.9804 TZS), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Tanzania ↔ 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 Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of TZS/LKR.

TZS and LKR Currency Profiles

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

How the TZS to LKR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Tanzania (TZS) 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 TZS 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 Bank of Tanzania (BoT) 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 Tanzania 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: Tanzanian Shilling to Sri Lankan Rupee Conversion

Common questions regarding Tanzanian Shilling to Sri Lankan Rupee conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 TZS in LKR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 TZS = 0.1253 LKR), 1,000 Tanzanian Shilling equals approximately 125.31 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 Tanzanian Shilling?

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 TZS?

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 (Bank of Tanzania (BoT)) 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.