Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Net open position in foreign exchange to capital was 17.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.6%
Change on year
down 8.5%
World rank
23rd
of 116 countries
All-time high
102.7%
in 2020
All-time low
-2.6%
in 2012
Years of data
14
2011–2024

Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Sri Lanka, 2011–2024

02550751002011201720242011: 3.3 %2012: -2.6 %2013: -2.6 %2014: -1.3 %2015: 1.1 %2016: 2.3 %2017: 2.3 %2018: 1.1 %2019: 94.8 %2020: 102.7 %2021: 84.4 %2022: 15.7 %2023: 19.3 %2024: 17.6 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Sri Lanka is 17.6%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 8.5% on the previous year and up 1,485.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Sri Lanka peaked at 102.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -2.6%, in 2012.

That places Sri Lanka 23rd out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 10.9% -2.6% 94.8% 9
2020s 47.9% 15.7% 102.7% 5

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 20 Bangladesh 18.3% compare
  2. 21 Brunei Darussalam 18.2% compare
  3. 22 Mexico 17.8% compare
  4. 24 Eswatini, Kingdom of 17.4% compare
  5. 25 Chile 14.3% compare
  6. 26 Honduras 12.1% compare

See the full ranking of 125 places β†’

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All data for Sri Lanka β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Sri Lanka?
Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Sri Lanka was 17.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest net open position in foreign exchange to capital recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 102.7% in 2020.
What is the lowest net open position in foreign exchange to capital recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was -2.6% in 2012.
How does Sri Lanka rank for net open position in foreign exchange to capital?
Sri Lanka ranks 23rd out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
Is net open position in foreign exchange to capital rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,485.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Net open position in foreign exchange to capital (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net open position in foreign exchange to capital (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
125 places, 1,795 data points, 2002–2025
Last refreshed