04/11/2021: Resignation of Central Bank Governor and Lira Volatility
Following the resignation of the Turkish Central Bank governor, the lira experiences significant volatility in the foreign exchange market.
17/10/2019: Protests against economic crisis
Mass protests erupted in Lebanon due to economic crisis, leading to further depreciation of the Lebanese pound.
10/08/2018: Currency Crisis and Lira Depreciation
The Turkish lira suffers a severe depreciation due to escalating tensions with the United States and concerns over the Turkish economy.
15/07/2016: Failed Coup Attempt and Lira Plunge
After a failed coup attempt, the value of the Turkish lira plunges as political instability increases.
30/04/2008: Global Financial Crisis and Turkish Lira
The Turkish lira experiences a significant depreciation as a result of the global financial crisis.
01/01/2005: Introduction of New Turkish Lira (TRY)
Turkey introduces a new version of the Turkish lira, denoted as TRY, with a new currency symbol.
03/11/1997: Revaluation of the Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound was revalued at a rate of 1,500 LBP = 1 USD, ending the fixed exchange rate with the US dollar.
01/01/1986: Introduction of the parallel exchange market
The parallel exchange market was introduced in Lebanon, leading to a diverging exchange rate between the official and unofficial markets.
01/01/1976: Lebanese Civil War
The Lebanese Civil War began, causing significant economic instability and devaluation of the Lebanese pound.
01/01/1961: Pegged to the US dollar
The Lebanese pound was pegged to the US dollar at an exchange rate of 1 LBP = 1.5 USD.
27/11/1941: Devaluation of the Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound was devalued by 41.9% following the breakup of the French franc.
29/10/1930: Adoption of the New Turkish Lira
The Turkish government introduces the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası) to replace the old currency.
29/10/1923: Founding of the Republic of Turkey
The Turkish lira is officially established as the currency of the newly founded Turkish Republic.
01/10/1920: Lebanese pound introduced
The Lebanese pound was introduced at a fixed exchange rate of 1 pound = 20 French francs during the French mandate period.