What is the JPY to LKR rate today?

On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 2.0929 rupees for 1 Japanese Yen. It is a reference rate; banks buy JPY below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Japanese Yen?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 1.9724 to 2.0929, so the rupee is 6.1% weaker against the Japanese Yen. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 1.9409 to 2.1460.

What is the highest JPY to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 2.8414 on 30 May 2022 and the lowest was 1.0679 on 8 Jun 2015.

Why is my bank's JPY rate different?

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

JPY / LKR · Currency

Japanese Yen to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live · CBSL 11 Nov · bank rates 17:49

2.0929LKR

−0.0111 (−0.53%)since 10 Nov · rupee stronger

CBSL indicative rate · Wed, 11 Nov 2026

−0.0014 (−0.07%) past month

Best for receiving JPY

2.0863 SBI Sri Lanka

Best for paying JPY abroad

2.1212 HNB

Compare 13 banks ↓

JPY rates at 13 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for JPY, 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

JPY

At the CBSL rate: Rs 209,290

1
SBI Sri Lanka@ 2.0863
Rs 208,630
best
2
HNB@ 2.0645
Rs 206,450
Rs 2,180 less
3
Amãna Bank^*@ 2.0620
Rs 206,200
Rs 2,430 less
4
People's Bank@ 2.0594
Rs 205,940
Rs 2,690 less
5
Commercial Bank@ 2.0592
Rs 205,920
Rs 2,710 less
6
Cargills Bank@ 2.0564
Rs 205,640
Rs 2,990 less
7
Sampath Bank@ 2.0555
Rs 205,550
Rs 3,080 less
8
NDB Bank@ 2.0537
Rs 205,370
Rs 3,260 less
9
Bank of Ceylon@ 2.0522
Rs 205,220
Rs 3,410 less
10
DFCC Bank@ 2.0516
Rs 205,160
Rs 3,470 less
11
Nations Trust Bank@ 2.0500
Rs 205,000
Rs 3,630 less
12
Seylan Bank^*@ 2.0428
Rs 204,280
Rs 4,350 less
13
SDB Bank@ 1.9900
Rs 199,000
Rs 9,630 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 JPY) 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.

SBI Sri Lanka

HNB

Amãna Bank

People's Bank

Commercial Bank

Cargills Bank

Sampath Bank

NDB Bank

Bank of Ceylon

DFCC Bank

Nations Trust Bank

Seylan Bank

SDB Bank

1.9900CBSL 2.09292.1404

TT buyingTT selling

All JPY rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	2.0929
SBI Sri Lanka	2.0863	2.1263	—	—	0.0400	11 Nov
HNB	2.0645	2.1212	—	—	0.0567	11 Nov
Amãna Bank^*	2.0620	2.1223	—	—	0.0603	11 Nov
People's Bank	2.0594	2.1294	1.9955	2.1454	0.0700	11 Nov, 5:48 pm
Commercial Bank	2.0592	2.1227	2.0530	2.1227	0.0635	11 Nov
Cargills Bank	2.0564	2.1278	2.0280	2.1278	0.0714	11 Nov, 4:39 pm
Sampath Bank	2.0555	2.1284	2.0618	—	0.0729	11 Nov, 8:11 am
NDB Bank	2.0537	2.1301	2.0537	2.1301	0.0764	11 Nov
Bank of Ceylon	2.0522	2.1330	2.0225	2.1330	0.0808	11 Nov, 10:00 am
DFCC Bank	2.0516	2.1316	2.0216	2.1616	0.0800	11 Nov, 9:37 am
Nations Trust Bank	2.0500	2.1400	2.0300	2.1400	0.0900	11 Nov, 5:10 pm
Seylan Bank^*	2.0428	2.1404	1.9800	2.1404	0.0976	11 Nov, 10:56 am
SDB Bank	1.9900	2.1400	—	—	0.1500	11 Nov

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JPY rates at each bank

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

About JPY to LKR

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

Common questions

What is the JPY to LKR rate today?: On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 2.0929 rupees for 1 Japanese Yen. It is a reference rate; banks buy JPY below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Japanese Yen?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 1.9724 to 2.0929, so the rupee is 6.1% weaker against the Japanese Yen. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 1.9409 to 2.1460.
What is the highest JPY to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 2.8414 on 30 May 2022 and the lowest was 1.0679 on 8 Jun 2015.
Why is my bank's JPY rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for JPY) 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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