The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Aug. 18) compared to yesterday, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported.

Accordingly, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 314.78 to Rs. 316.28, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 327.87 to Rs. 329.49.

The Rupee has also depreciated against a basket of foreign currencies including Gulf currencies.