Convert LKR to ZAR — live rate

Convert Sri Lankan Rupees to South African Rands and compare the real cost of sending money.

LKR
ZAR
1 LKR = 0.0518 ZAR • Mid-market rate
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Historical LKR/ZAR exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: LKR to ZAR

1 LKR → 0.05 ZAR
5 LKR → 0.26 ZAR
10 LKR → 0.52 ZAR
50 LKR → 2.59 ZAR
100 LKR → 5.18 ZAR
500 LKR → 25.91 ZAR
1,000 LKR → 51.81 ZAR
5,000 LKR → 259.07 ZAR

Real cost of LKR → ZAR

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 LKR
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

LKR — Sri Lankan Rupee
ISO Code LKR
Symbol ₨
Central Bank Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Common Notes ₨10, ₨20, ₨50, ₨100, ₨500, ₨1000, ₨2000, ₨5000
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ZAR — South African Rand
ISO Code ZAR
Symbol R
Central Bank South African Reserve Bank
Common Notes R10, R20, R50, R100, R200
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.