Sri Lanka rupee hits record low of 166.64 per dollar

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan rupee fell 0.5 percent and hit an all-time low of 166.64 per dollar on Tuesday(18), weighed down by higher dollar demand from importers amid reluctant greenback sales by exporters, market sources said.

The local currency hit a fresh low for a fifth straight session on Tuesday. It closed at 165.00/30 per dollar on Monday(17).