Historic Saudi riyal Lebanese pound

Saudi riyal lebanese pound history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 4021.19 (26/01/2024) and the lowest 4014.45 (01/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.17.

SAR LBP average rate for January 2024 is 4003.45259, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +0.16 %.

01 January 20241 SAR = 4010.81 LBP
02 January 20241 SAR = 4010.13 LBP
03 January 20241 SAR = 4005.00 LBP
04 January 20241 SAR = 4004.47 LBP
05 January 20241 SAR = 4004.32 LBP
06 January 20241 SAR = 4002.03 LBP
07 January 20241 SAR = 4001.81 LBP
08 January 20241 SAR = 3987.20 LBP
09 January 20241 SAR = 4000.80 LBP
10 January 20241 SAR = 4001.70 LBP
11 January 20241 SAR = 4006.36 LBP
12 January 20241 SAR = 4001.15 LBP
14 January 20241 SAR = 4001.92 LBP
15 January 20241 SAR = 3996.76 LBP
16 January 20241 SAR = 3999.03 LBP
17 January 20241 SAR = 4008.60 LBP
18 January 20241 SAR = 4004.92 LBP
19 January 20241 SAR = 4004.57 LBP
22 January 20241 SAR = 3995.05 LBP
23 January 20241 SAR = 4004.50 LBP
24 January 20241 SAR = 4004.85 LBP
25 January 20241 SAR = 4004.73 LBP
26 January 20241 SAR = 4005.18 LBP
28 January 20241 SAR = 4002.13 LBP
29 January 20241 SAR = 4006.30 LBP
30 January 20241 SAR = 4014.32 LBP
31 January 20241 SAR = 4004.58 LBP

17/10/2019: Protests against economic crisis

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

20/05/2018: SAMA grants licenses for full-fledged digital banks

SAMA issued licenses to two banks for providing digital banking services, reflecting a shift towards digitalization in the financial sector.

21/12/2016: Saudi Arabia introduces the SAR 200 note

A new 200 riyal banknote was introduced, featuring a portrait of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

20/12/2003: Launch of Riyal Interbank Express (SARIE)

SAMA launched SARIE, a real-time gross settlement system, improving interbank transactions and money transfers.

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.

27/05/1997: Introduction of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency new design series

SAMA introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

30/06/1986: Saudi riyal pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD

Saudi Arabia pegged its currency to the USD, ensuring stability and ease of trade with international partners.

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.

01/03/1952: Introduction of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA)

SAMA was established as the central bank of Saudi Arabia, responsible for issuing and managing the Saudi riyal.

27/11/1941: Devaluation of the Lebanese pound

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

23/09/1932: Establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi riyal currency was introduced following the unification of the Kingdom under King Abdulaziz Al Saud.

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.