What is the KWD to LKR rate today?

On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 1,067.73 rupees for 1 Kuwaiti Dinar. It is a reference rate; banks buy KWD below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Kuwaiti Dinar?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 991.02 to 1,067.73, so the rupee is 7.7% weaker against the Kuwaiti Dinar. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 990.70 to 1,092.45.

What is the highest KWD to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 1,188.72 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 345.77 on 1 Jun 2010.

Why is my bank's KWD rate different?

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

KWD / LKR · Currency

Kuwaiti Dinar to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live · CBSL 11 Nov · bank rates 17:49

1,067.73LKR

−1.66 (−0.16%)since 10 Nov · rupee stronger

CBSL indicative rate · Wed, 11 Nov 2026

+3.13 (+0.29%) past month

Best for receiving KWD

1,068.47 Amãna Bank

Best for paying KWD abroad

1,088.22 Amãna Bank

Compare 9 banks ↓

KWD rates at 9 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for KWD, 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

KWD

At the CBSL rate: Rs 533,864

1
Amãna Bank^*@ 1,068.47
Rs 534,235
best
2
People's Bank@ 1,067.40
Rs 533,701
Rs 534 less
3
Nations Trust Bank@ 1,036.40
Rs 518,200
Rs 16,035 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission. 6 of 9 banks don't publish this rate.

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

Where each bank sits

Each bar runs from the bank's TT buying rate (left, what you get for KWD) 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.

Amãna Bank

People's Bank

Nations Trust Bank

1,036.40CBSL 1,067.731,121.72

TT buyingTT selling

All KWD rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	1,067.73
Amãna Bank^*	1,068.47	1,088.22	—	—	19.75	11 Nov
People's Bank	1,067.40	1,088.97	938.40	1,081.77	21.56	11 Nov, 5:48 pm
Nations Trust Bank	1,036.40	1,121.72	1,028.63	1,121.72	85.32	11 Nov, 5:10 pm
Bank of Ceylon	—	—	939.07	1,100.94	—	11 Nov, 10:00 am
Cargills Bank	—	—	1,022.27	1,093.06	—	11 Nov, 4:39 pm
Commercial Bank	—	—	920.52	1,080.20	—	11 Nov
DFCC Bank	—	—	1,073.32	1,083.82	—	11 Nov, 9:37 am
NDB Bank	—	1,102.06	1,006.73	1,102.06	—	11 Nov
Sampath Bank	—	—	1,006.94	—	—	11 Nov, 8:11 am

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KWD rates at each bank

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

About KWD to LKR

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

Common questions

What is the KWD to LKR rate today?: On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 1,067.73 rupees for 1 Kuwaiti Dinar. It is a reference rate; banks buy KWD below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Kuwaiti Dinar?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 991.02 to 1,067.73, so the rupee is 7.7% weaker against the Kuwaiti Dinar. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 990.70 to 1,092.45.
What is the highest KWD to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 1,188.72 on 9 May 2022 and the lowest was 345.77 on 1 Jun 2010.
Why is my bank's KWD rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for KWD) 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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