USD to LBP - US Dollar to Lebanese Pound Converter

Convert US Dollar to Lebanese Pound with real-time exchange rates

1 USD = ~89680.81 LBP (rates vary)

Quick Insight

This currency pair is highly volatile. Always check live rates before transactions.

LBP moves sharply. Mental math is not reliable for this pair.

Rates can shift 5-15% in a week. Use a live converter for accuracy.

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Common USD - LBP Conversions

Forex Market Hours

Sydney

22:00 - 07:00 UTC

Closed

Tokyo

00:00 - 09:00 UTC

Closed

London

08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Closed

New York

13:00 - 22:00 UTC

Active

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls

First Friday of month

High Impact

USD pairs

ECB Rate Decision

Every 6 weeks

Medium Impact

EUR pairs

Tips & Recommendations

1Avoid airport exchange bureaus - markups can reach 10-15%
2Use ATMs with local bank cards for near mid-market rates
3Pay in local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC)
4Notify your bank before travel to prevent card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Policy decisions by the Fed, liquidity rules in Lebanon, inflation, trade balances, and risk sentiment all push rates higher or lower. Global events frequently trigger rapid moves across the pair.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

The US and Lebanon trade involves services and goods with USD dominance in payments. Remittances from the diaspora supply hard currency, while imports keep demand for USD high. The pair influences Lebanon’s import costs and overall liquidity.

Key Rate Factors

•Federal Reserve policy and US inflation
•Banque du Liban liquidity controls and exchange restrictions
•US-Lebanon trade balance and remittance flows
•Political stability and regional risk
•Global risk sentiment and USD demand

Central Banks

Federal Reserve System

Washington, D.C., United States

Sets monetary policy and manages interest rates to support price stability and employment.

Banque du Liban

Beirut, Lebanon

Oversees monetary policy and liquidity in Lebanon, influencing the local exchange market and financial stability.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates