Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Australian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR] to Australian Dollar [AUD], or Convert Australian Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee.
How to Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Australian Dollar
1 LKR = 197.186633533874 AUD
Example: convert 15 LKR to AUD:
15 LKR = 15 × 197.186633533874 AUD = 2957.79950300811 AUD
Sri Lankan Rupee to Australian Dollar Conversion Table
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Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Sri Lankan Rupee was introduced in 1872 during British colonial rule, replacing the Indian Rupee. It has undergone various changes and decimalization over the years, with the current form established in 1978.
Current Use
Today, the LKR is the legal tender in Sri Lanka, used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.
Australian Dollar
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia, used in its territories and some Pacific Island nations.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the Australian pound, the AUD was initially pegged to the British pound and later transitioned to a floating exchange rate system in 1983.
Current Use
The AUD is widely used in Australia and its territories, serving as a major currency in international trade and finance, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.