The Central Bank of Sri Lanka raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 bps to 8 percent on 14th November 2018 meeting, in the wake of a tumbling rupee. It was the first rate adjustment since February 2017, amid political uncertainty triggered by President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve parliament. Policymakers said inflation is expected to remain at low single digit levels this year and is projected to be maintained in the targeted range of 4-6 percent during 2019 and thereafter with proper policy adjustments. The economic growth is likely to remain subdued and below the estimated level this year, amid a slowdown in exports, moderation in tourism related inflows and workers remittances. In order to promote a sustainable boost in economic growth, it is required a clear and transparent framework while implementing structural reforms. The standing lending facility rate was raised by 50 bps to 9 percent. Interest Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 7.82 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10.50 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 6 percent in April of 2015.

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Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2018-08-03 02:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 7.25% 7.25% 7.25%
2018-10-02 02:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 7.25% 7.25% 7.25%
2018-11-14 02:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 8% 7.25% 7.25%
2018-12-28 02:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 8% 7.25%


Sri Lanka Money Last Previous Highest Lowest Unit
Interest Rate 8.00 7.25 10.50 6.00 percent [+]
Interbank Rate 10.27 10.00 27.58 0.13 percent [+]
Money Supply M0 619580.00 624238.00 639432.00 602.00 LKR Million [+]
Money Supply M1 791550.00 791771.00 841180.00 6091.00 LKR Million [+]
Money Supply M2 6243720.00 6160766.00 6243720.00 11297.00 LKR Million [+]
Foreign Exchange Reserves 1386166.90 1346281.40 1566323.60 437.10 LKR Million [+]
Banks Balance Sheet 8520201.00 8386994.00 8520201.00 335513.60 LKR Million [+]
Deposit Interest Rate 7.10 5.99 19.79 5.07 percent [+]
Cash Reserve Ratio 6.00 7.50 11.00 6.00 percent [+]
Central Bank Balance Sheet 1766798.00 1923211.00 2063160.80 297382.00 LKR Million [+]
Lending Rate 8.50 8.50 23.00 7.50 percent [+]


Sri Lanka Interest Rate

In Sri Lanka, interest rates decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The official interest rates are the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate and the Standing Lending Facility (SDFR) Rate. This page provides - Sri Lanka Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Sri Lanka Interest Rate - actual data, historical chart and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2018.

Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8.00 7.25 10.50 6.00 2003 - 2018 percent Daily




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Argentina 63.29 Nov/18
Turkey 24.00 Oct/18
Mexico 8.00 Nov/18
Russia 7.50 Oct/18
Brazil 6.50 Oct/18
India 6.50 Oct/18
South Africa 6.50 Oct/18
Indonesia 6.00 Nov/18
China 4.35 Oct/18
Saudi Arabia 2.75 Oct/18
United States 2.25 Nov/18
Canada 1.75 Oct/18
Australia 1.50 Nov/18
South Korea 1.50 Oct/18
Singapore 1.45 Oct/18
United Kingdom 0.75 Nov/18
Euro Area 0.00 Oct/18
France 0.00 Oct/18
Germany 0.00 Oct/18
Italy 0.00 Oct/18
Netherlands 0.00 Oct/18
Spain 0.00 Oct/18
Japan -0.10 Oct/18
Switzerland -0.75 Oct/18


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