What is the MYR to LKR rate today?

On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 81.53 rupees for 1 Malaysian Ringgit. It is a reference rate; banks buy MYR below it and sell above it.

Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Malaysian Ringgit?

Over the past year the rate has gone from 73.16 to 81.53, so the rupee is 11.4% weaker against the Malaysian Ringgit. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 73.16 to 85.20.

What is the highest MYR to LKR rate?

Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 85.64 on 27 Jan 2023 and the lowest was 31.32 on 26 Aug 2015.

Why is my bank's MYR rate different?

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

MYR / LKR · Currency

Malaysian Ringgit to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live · CBSL 11 Nov · bank rates 17:49

81.53LKR

−0.47 (−0.57%)since 10 Nov · rupee stronger

CBSL indicative rate · Wed, 11 Nov 2026

+0.58 (+0.72%) past month

Best for receiving MYR

80.77 People's Bank

Best for paying MYR abroad

82.36 Amãna Bank

Compare 7 banks ↓

MYR rates at 7 banks

What each bank actually pays and charges for MYR, 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

MYR

At the CBSL rate: Rs 407,664

1
People's Bank@ 80.77
Rs 403,862
best
2
Amãna Bank^*@ 80.76
Rs 403,800
Rs 62 less
3
Nations Trust Bank@ 78.48
Rs 392,400
Rs 11,462 less

You receive the amount shown at each bank's published TT buying rate, before any fees or commission. 4 of 7 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 MYR) 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.

People's Bank

Amãna Bank

Nations Trust Bank

78.48CBSL 81.5384.81

TT buyingTT selling

All MYR rates

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

						Updated
CBSL indicative	81.53
People's Bank	80.77	82.40	74.60	83.22	1.63	11 Nov, 5:48 pm
Amãna Bank^*	80.76	82.36	—	—	1.60	11 Nov
Nations Trust Bank	78.48	84.81	77.90	84.81	6.33	11 Nov, 5:10 pm
Bank of Ceylon	—	—	77.10	83.53	—	11 Nov, 10:00 am
Cargills Bank	—	—	77.44	83.45	—	11 Nov, 4:39 pm
DFCC Bank	—	—	76.32	86.82	—	11 Nov, 9:37 am
Sampath Bank	—	—	78.73	—	—	11 Nov, 8:11 am

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MYR rates at each bank

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

About MYR to LKR

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

Common questions

What is the MYR to LKR rate today?: On 11 Nov 2026 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative rate was 81.53 rupees for 1 Malaysian Ringgit. It is a reference rate; banks buy MYR below it and sell above it.
Is the rupee getting stronger or weaker against the Malaysian Ringgit?: Over the past year the rate has gone from 73.16 to 81.53, so the rupee is 11.4% weaker against the Malaysian Ringgit. Over the last 52 weeks it ranged from 73.16 to 85.20.
What is the highest MYR to LKR rate?: Since May 2010, the highest indicative rate was 85.64 on 27 Jan 2023 and the lowest was 31.32 on 26 Aug 2015.
Why is my bank's MYR rate different?: Banks quote a buying rate (what they pay you for MYR) 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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