How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Malta?

40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.

Where does this data come from?

World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Cyprus vs Malta: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average

Cyprus

0.4999

in 2026

Malta

0.3667

in 2026

Cyprus rank

189th

Malta rank

192nd

Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time

Cyprus
Malta

How they compare

Cyprus currently reports 0.4999 against 0.3667 in Malta, a difference of 0.1332.

That makes Cyprus's figure about 1.4 times Malta's.

Across all 40 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.

Cyprus ranks 189th and Malta ranks 192nd of 193 countries.

Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Cyprus	Malta	Difference	Ahead
1980s	0.4808	0.3355	0.1453	Cyprus
1990s	0.4853	0.3558	0.1296	Cyprus
2000s	0.5029	0.3647	0.1382	Cyprus
2010s	0.4794	0.3516	0.1278	Cyprus
2020s	0.5238	0.3842	0.1396	Cyprus

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Cyprus or Malta?: Cyprus, at 0.4999 against 0.3667 in Malta as of 2026.
What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Cyprus and Malta?: 0.1332, with Cyprus ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Malta?: 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
How do Cyprus and Malta rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?: Cyprus ranks 189th and Malta ranks 192nd of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 194 places, 7,533 data points, 1987–2026
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).