What is the AUD to LKR rate today?

On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 228.66 rupees for 1 Australian Dollar. It is a reference rate; banks buy AUD below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Australian Dollar?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 198.78 to 228.66, so the rupee is 15.0% weaker against the Australian Dollar. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 198.57 to 241.54.

What is the highest AUD to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 261.54 on 3 Jun 2022 and the lowest was 94.04 on 4 Sept 2015.

Why is my bank's AUD rate different?

Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for AUD) and a selling rate (what they charge you) either side of the indicative rate, and the gap differs by bank and by whether it is a telegraphic transfer, cash or a draft. Check the bank's own rates before you transact.

AUD / LKR · Currency

Australian Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live · CBSL 11 Nov · bank rates 17:49

228.66LKR

−1.57 (−0.68%)since 10 Nov · rupee stronger

CBSL indicative rate · Wed, 11 Nov 2026

−2.22 (−0.96%) past month

Best for receiving AUD

224.55 HNB

Best for paying AUD abroad

232.51 Amãna Bank

Compare 14 banks ↓

AUD rates at 14 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for AUD, from its own published rates, next to the CBSL indicative rate. Banks can change rates during the day and may add fees, so confirm with the bank before you transact. All currencies at all banks

Amount

AUD

At the CBSL rate: Rs 228,658

1
HNB@ 224.55
Rs 224,555
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 224.38
Rs 224,380
Rs 175 less
3
National Savings Bank@ 224.06
Rs 224,057
Rs 498 less
4
Sampath Bank@ 224.00
Rs 223,998
Rs 557 less
5
DFCC Bank@ 223.59
Rs 223,590
Rs 965 less
6
Cargills Bank@ 223.57
Rs 223,570
Rs 985 less
7
SBI Sri Lanka@ 223.40
Rs 223,400
Rs 1,155 less
8
People's Bank@ 223.36
Rs 223,360
Rs 1,195 less
9
Commercial Bank@ 222.60
Rs 222,600
Rs 1,955 less
10
Nations Trust Bank@ 222.22
Rs 222,220
Rs 2,335 less
11
Seylan Bank^*@ 222.19
Rs 222,193
Rs 2,362 less
12
NDB Bank@ 222.17
Rs 222,170
Rs 2,385 less
13
SDB Bank@ 221.97
Rs 221,970
Rs 2,585 less
14
Bank of Ceylon@ 221.71
Rs 221,706
Rs 2,849 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission.

* Amãna's published rates apply up to USD 2,500 or equivalent; larger amounts are quoted on request.
* Seylan's selling rates apply to USD 1,000 or more, or equivalent.

Where each bank sits

Each bar runs from the bank's TT buying rate (left, what you get for AUD) to its TT selling rate (right, what you pay). Further right on the left end is better for remittances; further left on the right end is better for paying abroad. The line is the CBSL rate.

HNB

Amãna Bank

National Savings Bank

Sampath Bank

DFCC Bank

Cargills Bank

SBI Sri Lanka

People's Bank

Commercial Bank

Nations Trust Bank

Seylan Bank

NDB Bank

SDB Bank

Bank of Ceylon

221.71CBSL 228.66235.35

TT buyingTT selling

All AUD rates

LKR per 1 AUD. TT is a telegraphic transfer (remittances, overseas payments); notes are cash over the counter. Best in each column is highlighted.

						Updated
CBSL indicative	228.66
HNB	224.55	232.76	—	—	8.21	11 Nov
Amãna Bank^*	224.38	232.51	—	—	8.13	11 Nov
National Savings Bank	224.06	232.76	219.66	234.66	8.70	11 Nov
Sampath Bank	224.00	233.15	224.80	—	9.15	11 Nov, 8:11 am
DFCC Bank	223.59	233.59	220.09	237.09	10.00	11 Nov, 9:37 am
Cargills Bank	223.57	233.69	221.60	233.69	10.12	11 Nov, 4:39 pm
SBI Sri Lanka	223.40	233.95	—	—	10.55	11 Nov
People's Bank	223.36	232.79	221.43	233.17	9.43	11 Nov, 5:48 pm
Commercial Bank	222.60	234.75	222.05	234.75	12.15	11 Nov
Nations Trust Bank	222.22	235.10	220.55	235.10	12.88	11 Nov, 5:10 pm
Seylan Bank^*	222.19	235.35	209.11	235.35	13.16	11 Nov, 10:56 am
NDB Bank	222.17	235.00	222.17	235.00	12.83	11 Nov
SDB Bank	221.97	233.74	—	—	11.77	11 Nov
Bank of Ceylon	221.71	235.20	221.27	235.20	13.49	11 Nov, 10:00 am

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AUD rates at each bank

The rate you get comes from your bank. These 16 banks publish their own daily buying and selling rates.

About AUD to LKR

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the currency of Australia. The rate on this page is the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's daily indicative rate: the number of Sri Lankan rupees for 1 AUD, published once each business day. When the number rises, the rupee has weakened against the Australian Dollar; when it falls, the rupee has strengthened.

Common questions

What is the AUD to LKR rate today?: On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 228.66 rupees for 1 Australian Dollar. It is a reference rate; banks buy AUD below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Australian Dollar?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 198.78 to 228.66, so the rupee is 15.0% weaker against the Australian Dollar. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 198.57 to 241.54.
What is the highest AUD to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 261.54 on 3 Jun 2022 and the lowest was 94.04 on 4 Sept 2015.
Why is my bank's AUD rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for AUD) and a selling rate (what they charge you) either side of the indicative rate, and the gap differs by bank and by whether it is a telegraphic transfer, cash or a draft. Check the bank's own rates before you transact.

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