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MONETARY • MonthlyUpdated: 2026-08-25
CBSL Policy Rate (SDFR / SLFR)
මහ බැංකු ප්රතිපත්ති පොලී අනුපාතිකය • இலங்கை மத்திய வங்கி கொள்கை வட்டி விகிதம்
Current Observation
8.25 %
YoY Trajectory
-0.25 %
Policy Target Context
Contextual target range
Historical Time Series (1995–2026)
Citizen Plain-Language Guide & Sri Lanka Context
What does this metric measure?
The rate at which commercial banks can deposit surplus funds or borrow emergency liquidity from the Central Bank.
Why does this matter to ordinary citizens?
High rates fight inflation and defend the rupee, but increase business borrowing costs. Low rates stimulate economic investment.
Sri Lanka's 1995–2026 Experience
Rates were hiked aggressively by 700 bps in April 2022 to 14.50%/15.50% to halt runaway inflation. Following price stabilization, rates eased back down to neutral ~8.25%.
Historical Observations Table
| Period / Year | Value (%) | Source Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2012 | 7.75 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2015 | 6 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2018 | 8 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2020 | 4.5 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2021 | 5 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2022 Apr | 14.5 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2023 | 9 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2024 | 8.25 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2025 | 8 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |
| 2026 | 8.25 | ✓ CBSL Official Record |