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LYD

Libyan Dinar

LYD · Libya

38
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
293948Jul 2021Jul 2025Aug 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Libyan Dinar is in decent shape overall, scoring 38 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 3.3%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
1.8%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
13.4%
FX Volatility
43.7
Governance
-0.9
Reserves
31.6 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Economy is growing healthily
Healthy foreign currency reserves as a safety net
What to watch out for
Restrictions on moving your money out of the country
The currency has been swinging wildly — hard to plan ahead
The official exchange rate doesn't match what people actually pay (20% gap)
Full Libya analysis →

Savings Impact Calculator

LYD
Holding cash in LYD1.8% inflation
LYD 913−LYD 87 (9% purchasing power lost)
Your LYD 1,000 buys 9% less in 5 years
What if you invested LYD 1,000 instead? (5yr, in LYD terms)
Hold USD Cash
LYD 859
−LYD 141
-3.0%/yr net in LYD
S&P 500
LYD 1611
+LYD 611
range: LYD 734–LYD 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
LYD 1469
+LYD 469
range: LYD 418–LYD 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
LYD 3052
+LYD 2052
range: LYD 180–LYD 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in LYD. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Libya (1.8%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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