Libya Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Libya's exchange rate was 6.23 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 28.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Libya's exchange rate stood at 6.23 in 2025, a rise of +1.40 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.23 by 2025. Libya ranked 115th globally.
Libya’s exchange rate has risen dramatically from 0.36 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 6.23 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 66‑year series and placing the country 115th globally according to World Bank data. The lowest point occurred in 1991 when the rate fell to 0.28, reflecting the severe macro‑economic dislocations of that era. The recent surge to 6.23 mirrors a broader pattern observed in peer economies such as Bolivia, Plurinational State of, whose 2025 rate stood at 6.91, and Brazil at 5.24, suggesting that volatile commodity‑driven inflows and fiscal pressures are common among emerging markets with similar structural constraints. While Libya’s depreciation has been accentuated by political instability and reduced oil output, the trajectory could stabilize if reforms improve fiscal discipline, diversify export bases, and attract stable foreign investment, potentially moderating further depreciation in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 7.67 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.23 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.23 | +1.40 | #115 |
| 2024 | 4.83 | +0.02 | #91 |
| 2023 | 4.81 | −0.00 | #90 |
| 2022 | 4.81 | +0.30 | #89 |
| 2021 | 4.51 | +3.13 | #89 |
| 2020 | 1.39 | −0.01 | #55 |
| 2019 | 1.40 | +0.03 | #55 |
| 2018 | 1.36 | −0.03 | #58 |
| 2017 | 1.39 | +0.00 | #58 |
| 2016 | 1.39 | +0.01 | #58 |
| 2015 | 1.38 | +0.11 | #59 |
| 2014 | 1.27 | +0.00 | #60 |
| 2013 | 1.27 | +0.01 | #60 |
| 2012 | 1.26 | +0.04 | #60 |
| 2011 | 1.22 | −0.04 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's exchange rate was 6.23 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 28.9% increase from the previous year.
Libya's exchange rate peaked at 6.23 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Libya was 0.28 in 1991.
Libya ranks 115th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's exchange rate is projected to reach 6.23 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Libya in 2025 was 6.23. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_exchange-rate,
title = {Libya Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}