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Official Rate Sheet: Yemeni Rial (YER) / Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 YER = 1.3985 LKR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Yemeni Rial to Sri Lankan Rupee Exchange Rate (YER 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 YER in LKR?

1 YER = 1.3985 LKR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Yemeni Rial (YER) yields approximately 1,398.46 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) (inverse rate: 1 LKR = 0.7151 YER). 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): YER

You Receive (Estimate): LKR

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 YER = 1.3985 LKR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 LKR = 0.7151 YER

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check LKR to YER (Sri Lankan Rupee to Yemeni Rial) Live Converter →

YER to LKR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Yemeni Rial against Sri Lankan Rupee

Period High

1.4152 LKR

Period Low

1.3817 LKR

Volatility / Avg

1.3985 LKR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 1.3817 LKR

Max: 1.4152 LKR

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

Min: 1.3495 LKR

Max: 1.4474 LKR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (YER & LKR)

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

Yemeni Rial → Sri Lankan Rupee (YER / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Yemeni Rial (YER)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 YER	1.40 LKR
5 YER	6.99 LKR
10 YER	13.98 LKR
25 YER	34.96 LKR
50 YER	69.92 LKR
100 YER	139.85 LKR
200 YER	279.69 LKR
250 YER	349.61 LKR
500 YER	699.23 LKR
1,000 YER	1,398.46 LKR
2,500 YER	3,496.15 LKR
5,000 YER	6,992.29 LKR
10,000 YER	13,984.59 LKR

Sri Lankan Rupee → Yemeni Rial (LKR / YER)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Yemeni Rial (YER)
1 LKR	0.72 YER
5 LKR	3.58 YER
10 LKR	7.15 YER
25 LKR	17.88 YER
50 LKR	35.75 YER
100 LKR	71.51 YER
200 LKR	143.01 YER
250 LKR	178.77 YER
500 LKR	357.54 YER
1,000 LKR	715.07 YER
2,500 LKR	1,787.68 YER
5,000 LKR	3,575.36 YER
10,000 LKR	7,150.73 YER

Provider / Channel	YER/LKR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (LKR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	1.3985 LKR	0.00%	6,992.29 LKR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.3495 LKR	~3.50%	6,747.56 LKR	-244.73 LKR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.2586 LKR	~10.00%	6,293.06 LKR	-699.23 LKR

1 YER to LKR: Yemeni Rial to Sri Lankan Rupee Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 YER to LKR or convert YER to LKR describe the amount of Sri Lankan Rupee received per 1 Yemeni Rial. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 YER = 1.3985 LKR (inverse: 1 LKR = 0.7151 YER), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

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

YER and LKR Currency Profiles

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

How the YER to LKR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Yemen (YER) 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 YER 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 Central Bank of Yemen 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 Yemen 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: Yemeni Rial to Sri Lankan Rupee Conversion

Common questions regarding Yemeni Rial to Sri Lankan Rupee conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 YER in LKR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 YER = 1.3985 LKR), 1,000 Yemeni Rial equals approximately 1,398.46 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 Yemeni Rial?

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 YER?

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 Yemen) 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.