Overview
The Financial domain is Berix's most requested dataset. It covers Lebanon's exchange rate history across all market segments (official, parallel, Sayrafa), capital flow records, investment patterns, and financial market intelligence. Data spans 2005 to present with daily granularity available for FX series.
What's Included
Methodology
FX data is compiled from BDL official rates, Sayrafa platform records, and verified parallel market surveys conducted by Berix field researchers. Capital flow data draws on BDL balance of payments publications and IMF financial account statistics. All series include a confidence rating and source attribution.
Data Sources
- Banque du Liban (BDL)
- Sayrafa Platform Records
- IMF Balance of Payments Statistics
- Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL)
- Berix Parallel Market Survey Panel
Use Cases
Treasury & FX risk management
Regional banks and corporates use the LBP/USD daily series to model currency exposure and set hedging strategies.
Capital flow analysis
International financial institutions use the capital flow records to assess Lebanon's external financing position and remittance trends.
Investment pattern research
Fund managers and sovereign wealth advisors use the investment pattern data to identify sector-level capital allocation shifts.
Questions This Dataset Answers
Sample Data
| Date | Sayrafa Rate (LBP/USD) | BDL Net Foreign Assets (USD B) | Capital Inflows (USD M) | FX Reserves (USD B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | 38,000 | -48.2 | 1,240 | 12.4 |
| 2023-04-01 | 90,000 | -51.6 | 980 | 12.6 |
| 2023-07-01 | 86,200 | -53.1 | 1,100 | 12.5 |
Pricing
All prices are indicative. Final pricing depends on scope, delivery format, and update frequency.