What is the CNY to LKR rate today?

On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 49.72 rupees for 1 Chinese Yuan. It is a reference rate; banks buy CNY below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Chinese Yuan?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 42.56 to 49.72, so the rupee is 16.8% weaker against the Chinese Yuan. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 42.56 to 49.83.

What is the highest CNY to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 54.42 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 16.55 on 31 Aug 2010.

Why is my bank's CNY rate different?

Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for CNY) 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.

CNY / LKR · Currency

Chinese Yuan to Sri Lankan Rupee

49.72LKR

+0.06 (+0.12%)since 21 Oct · rupee weaker

CBSL indicative rate · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

+0.38 (+0.77%) past month

Best for receiving CNY

49.10 HNB

Best for paying CNY abroad

50.59 Amãna Bank

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CNY rates at 10 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for CNY, 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

CNY

At the CBSL rate: Rs 248,575

1
HNB@ 49.10
Rs 245,495
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 48.89
Rs 244,450
Rs 1,044 less
3
Sampath Bank@ 48.87
Rs 244,371
Rs 1,123 less
4
People's Bank@ 48.74
Rs 243,703
Rs 1,792 less
5
Bank of Ceylon@ 48.63
Rs 243,125
Rs 2,370 less
6
Cargills Bank@ 48.60
Rs 243,000
Rs 2,494 less
7
Nations Trust Bank@ 48.38
Rs 241,900
Rs 3,594 less
8
NDB Bank@ 48.32
Rs 241,600
Rs 3,895 less
9
DFCC Bank@ 47.74
Rs 238,700
Rs 6,794 less
10
Seylan Bank^*@ 46.89
Rs 234,469
Rs 11,026 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 CNY) 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

Sampath Bank

People's Bank

Bank of Ceylon

Cargills Bank

Nations Trust Bank

NDB Bank

DFCC Bank

Seylan Bank

46.89CBSL 49.7252.42

TT buyingTT selling

All CNY rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	49.72
HNB	49.10	51.34	—	—	2.24	22 Oct
Amãna Bank^*	48.89	50.59	—	—	1.70	22 Oct
Sampath Bank	48.87	50.60	45.73	—	1.73	22 Oct, 8:11 am
People's Bank	48.74	50.73	45.36	51.23	1.99	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Bank of Ceylon	48.63	50.85	46.08	50.85	2.22	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Cargills Bank	48.60	50.80	47.68	50.80	2.20	21 Oct, 10:28 am
Nations Trust Bank	48.38	51.10	48.01	51.10	2.72	22 Oct, 11:10 am
NDB Bank	48.32	51.16	48.32	51.72	2.84	22 Oct
DFCC Bank	47.74	51.74	44.49	54.99	4.00	22 Oct, 10:45 am
Seylan Bank^*	46.89	52.42	40.74	52.42	5.53	22 Oct, 10:27 am

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CNY rates at each bank

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

About CNY to LKR

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

Common questions

What is the CNY to LKR rate today?: On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 49.72 rupees for 1 Chinese Yuan. It is a reference rate; banks buy CNY below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Chinese Yuan?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 42.56 to 49.72, so the rupee is 16.8% weaker against the Chinese Yuan. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 42.56 to 49.83.
What is the highest CNY to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 54.42 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 16.55 on 31 Aug 2010.
Why is my bank's CNY rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for CNY) 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.

Sending money to Sri Lanka? Compare remittance costs or see fixed deposit rates.

CNY / LKR · Currency

Chinese Yuan to Sri Lankan Rupee

49.72LKR

+0.06 (+0.12%)since 21 Oct · rupee weaker

CBSL indicative rate · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

+0.38 (+0.77%) past month

Best for receiving CNY

49.10 HNB

Best for paying CNY abroad

50.59 Amãna Bank

Compare 10 banks ↓

CNY rates at 10 banks

Amount

CNY

At the CBSL rate: Rs 248,575

1
HNB@ 49.10
Rs 245,495
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 48.89
Rs 244,450
Rs 1,044 less
3
Sampath Bank@ 48.87
Rs 244,371
Rs 1,123 less
4
People's Bank@ 48.74
Rs 243,703
Rs 1,792 less
5
Bank of Ceylon@ 48.63
Rs 243,125
Rs 2,370 less
6
Cargills Bank@ 48.60
Rs 243,000
Rs 2,494 less
7
Nations Trust Bank@ 48.38
Rs 241,900
Rs 3,594 less
8
NDB Bank@ 48.32
Rs 241,600
Rs 3,895 less
9
DFCC Bank@ 47.74
Rs 238,700
Rs 6,794 less
10
Seylan Bank^*@ 46.89
Rs 234,469
Rs 11,026 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

HNB

Amãna Bank

Sampath Bank

People's Bank

Bank of Ceylon

Cargills Bank

Nations Trust Bank

NDB Bank

DFCC Bank

Seylan Bank

46.89CBSL 49.7252.42

TT buyingTT selling

All CNY rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	49.72
HNB	49.10	51.34	—	—	2.24	22 Oct
Amãna Bank^*	48.89	50.59	—	—	1.70	22 Oct
Sampath Bank	48.87	50.60	45.73	—	1.73	22 Oct, 8:11 am
People's Bank	48.74	50.73	45.36	51.23	1.99	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Bank of Ceylon	48.63	50.85	46.08	50.85	2.22	22 Oct, 11:40 am
Cargills Bank	48.60	50.80	47.68	50.80	2.20	21 Oct, 10:28 am
Nations Trust Bank	48.38	51.10	48.01	51.10	2.72	22 Oct, 11:10 am
NDB Bank	48.32	51.16	48.32	51.72	2.84	22 Oct
DFCC Bank	47.74	51.74	44.49	54.99	4.00	22 Oct, 10:45 am
Seylan Bank^*	46.89	52.42	40.74	52.42	5.53	22 Oct, 10:27 am

Other currencies

In the news

CNY rates at each bank

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

About CNY to LKR

Common questions

What is the CNY to LKR rate today?: On 22 Oct 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 49.72 rupees for 1 Chinese Yuan. It is a reference rate; banks buy CNY below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Chinese Yuan?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 42.56 to 49.72, so the rupee is 16.8% weaker against the Chinese Yuan. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 42.56 to 49.83.
What is the highest CNY to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 54.42 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 16.55 on 31 Aug 2010.
Why is my bank's CNY rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for CNY) 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.

Sending money to Sri Lanka? Compare remittance costs or see fixed deposit rates.