Historic Sri Lankan rupee Lebanese pound

Sri Lankan rupee lebanese pound history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 47.767 (31/01/2024) and the lowest 47.933 (31/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.35.

LKR LBP average rate for January 2024 is 47.13671, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -2.22 %.

01 January 20241 LKR = 46.75 LBP
02 January 20241 LKR = 46.75 LBP
03 January 20241 LKR = 47.03 LBP
04 January 20241 LKR = 46.95 LBP
05 January 20241 LKR = 46.92 LBP
06 January 20241 LKR = 46.65 LBP
08 January 20241 LKR = 46.75 LBP
09 January 20241 LKR = 46.93 LBP
10 January 20241 LKR = 46.94 LBP
11 January 20241 LKR = 46.92 LBP
12 January 20241 LKR = 46.90 LBP
15 January 20241 LKR = 46.98 LBP
16 January 20241 LKR = 46.98 LBP
17 January 20241 LKR = 47.08 LBP
18 January 20241 LKR = 47.21 LBP
19 January 20241 LKR = 47.17 LBP
22 January 20241 LKR = 47.27 LBP
23 January 20241 LKR = 47.35 LBP
24 January 20241 LKR = 47.37 LBP
25 January 20241 LKR = 47.58 LBP
26 January 20241 LKR = 47.55 LBP
29 January 20241 LKR = 47.67 LBP
30 January 20241 LKR = 47.79 LBP
31 January 20241 LKR = 47.79 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.

16/12/2016: Demonetization of 50 Rupee Note

The 50 Rupee banknote was demonetized, leading to widespread confusion and inconvenience as people rushed to exchange their old notes.

01/01/2010: Decimalization of Rupee

The Rupee was decimalized, with the introduction of coins denominated in cents, replacing the previous system of cents represented as a fraction of a Rupee.

17/08/2005: Series of New Banknotes

A new series of banknotes featuring improved security features and a more vibrant design was introduced to combat counterfeiting.

01/06/2001: Introduction of 10 Rupee Coin

The 10 Rupee coin was introduced, replacing the 10 Rupee banknotes, to reduce the cost of production and improve durability.

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.

01/07/1977: Floating Exchange Rate

Sri Lanka shifted to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Rupee to fluctuate based on market forces.

01/01/1976: Lebanese Civil War

The Lebanese Civil War began, causing significant economic instability and devaluation of the Lebanese pound.

22/05/1972: Ceylon becomes Sri Lanka

The country changes its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka, and the currency is renamed Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

22/06/1966: Introduction of the Ceylon Rupee

The Ceylon Rupee was established as the official currency of Sri Lanka, replacing the Indian Rupee at a rate of 1:2.

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.

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.