Lebanon Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Lebanon's exchange rate was 78,085.56 in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 12.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's exchange rate stood at 78,085.56 in 2025, a decline of +11,414.44 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78,085.56 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 1st globally.
Lebanon’s official exchange rate has risen dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a trough of 2.30 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 89,500.00 in 2024, before settling at 78,085.56 in 2025 – the highest level among all economies tracked by the World Bank. This escalation reflects persistent macro‑economic instability, capital flight and a depletion of foreign‑exchange reserves that have pressured the Lebanese pound to depreciate at an unprecedented pace. By contrast, Iran’s Islamic Republic recorded a considerably lower rate of 42,000.00, underscoring how Lebanon’s devaluation outpaces many regional peers despite similar exposure to sanctions and oil‑price volatility. The steep climb from the early 1960 level of 3.17 to the current figure illustrates a loss of purchasing power that hampers import financing and fuels inflation. Continued fiscal consolidation, restoration of confidence in the banking sector and external assistance could moderate the depreciation, but absent such measures the downward trajectory is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 115,756.19 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 96,920.88 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 78,085.56 | - | - |
| 2025 | 78,085.56 | −11,414.44 | #1 |
| 2024 | 89,500.00 | +75,624.38 | #196 |
| 2023 | 13,875.63 | +12,368.13 | #199 |
| 2022 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #190 |
| 2021 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #191 |
| 2020 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #192 |
| 2019 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #190 |
| 2018 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #191 |
| 2017 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #192 |
| 2016 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #192 |
| 2015 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #192 |
| 2014 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #192 |
| 2013 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #192 |
| 2012 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #194 |
| 2011 | 1,507.50 | +0.00 | #194 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's exchange rate was 78,085.56 in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 12.8% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's exchange rate peaked at 89,500.00 in 2024.
The lowest exchange rate in Lebanon was 2.30 in 1975.
Lebanon ranks 1st globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's exchange rate is projected to reach 78,085.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Lebanon in 2025 was 78,085.56. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_exchange-rate,
title = {Lebanon Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}