Historic Lebanese pound Yemeni Rial

Lebanese pound yemeni rial history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.01667 (09/01/2024) and the lowest 0.016758 (11/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.53.

LBP YER average rate for January 2024 is 0.01666, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -0.2 %.

01 January 20241 LBP = 0.0166 YER
02 January 20241 LBP = 0.0166 YER
03 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
04 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
05 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
06 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
07 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
08 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
09 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
10 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
11 January 20241 LBP = 0.0166 YER
12 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
14 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
15 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
16 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
17 January 20241 LBP = 0.0166 YER
18 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
19 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
22 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
23 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
24 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
25 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
26 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
28 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER
29 January 20241 LBP = 0.0166 YER
30 January 20241 LBP = 0.0166 YER
31 January 20241 LBP = 0.0167 YER

11/02/2020: Currency Devaluation

The Yemeni Rial witnessed another devaluation as the Central Bank of Yemen devalued the currency by 25% to ease foreign currency shortages and stabilize the economy.

17/10/2019: Protests against economic crisis

Mass protests erupted in Lebanon due to economic crisis, leading to further depreciation of the Lebanese pound.

13/10/2016: Central Bank Relocation

The internationally recognized government of Yemen relocated the Central Bank from Sana'a to Aden, causing further fragmentation in the value and availability of the Yemeni Rial.

16/09/2015: Houthi Takeover and Currency Instability

Following the Houthi rebel's takeover of the capital Sana'a, the Yemeni Rial faced further instability, resulting in hyperinflation and a depreciation of its value.

27/09/2009: Government Decision

The Yemeni government announced a 9.3% devaluation of the rial as a measure to cope with the economic crisis and declining oil revenues.

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.

04/05/1994: Civil War and Currency Devaluation

During the Yemeni Civil War, the Yemeni Rial experienced a significant devaluation, with the exchange rate reaching around 200 rials for 1 US dollar.

22/05/1990: Yemeni Unification

The Yemeni Rial became the official currency of the newly unified country of Yemen after the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen).

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.

26/08/1948: Currency Introduction

The Yemeni Rial (YER) was first introduced as the official currency of North Yemen, replacing the Yemeni Riyal at a rate of 1 rial = 1,000 Riyals.

27/11/1941: Devaluation of the Lebanese pound

The Lebanese pound was devalued by 41.9% following the breakup of the French franc.

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.
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