Historic Barbadian dollar Cape Verdean escudo

Barbadian dollar cape verdean escudo history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 51.695 (30/01/2024) and the lowest 51.602 (30/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.18.

BBD CVE average rate for January 2024 is 51.016, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -2.22 %.

01 January 20241 BBD = 50.43 CVE
02 January 20241 BBD = 50.43 CVE
03 January 20241 BBD = 50.50 CVE
04 January 20241 BBD = 51.08 CVE
05 January 20241 BBD = 51.06 CVE
06 January 20241 BBD = 50.05 CVE
07 January 20241 BBD = 50.05 CVE
08 January 20241 BBD = 51.20 CVE
09 January 20241 BBD = 50.98 CVE
10 January 20241 BBD = 51.11 CVE
11 January 20241 BBD = 50.93 CVE
12 January 20241 BBD = 50.92 CVE
14 January 20241 BBD = 50.30 CVE
15 January 20241 BBD = 51.03 CVE
16 January 20241 BBD = 51.04 CVE
17 January 20241 BBD = 51.30 CVE
18 January 20241 BBD = 51.44 CVE
19 January 20241 BBD = 51.36 CVE
22 January 20241 BBD = 51.33 CVE
23 January 20241 BBD = 51.29 CVE
24 January 20241 BBD = 51.59 CVE
25 January 20241 BBD = 51.27 CVE
26 January 20241 BBD = 51.36 CVE
28 January 20241 BBD = 50.70 CVE
29 January 20241 BBD = 51.39 CVE
30 January 20241 BBD = 51.73 CVE
31 January 20241 BBD = 51.55 CVE

26/06/2020: Currency peg under review

Barbados announced that it would review the decades-long currency peg of 2:1 with the US dollar, considering a shift to a floating exchange rate.

04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.

30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued

Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.

31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro

Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.

05/08/2013: Devaluation of currency

Barbados devalued its currency by 10% to stimulate economic growth and competitiveness.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.

01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro

The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.

24/07/1995: New currency design

Barbados introduced a new design for its currency, featuring national symbols and landmarks.

17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo

A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.

05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde

The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.

05/05/1975: Introduction of decimalization

Barbados introduced decimalization, dividing the Barbadian Dollar into 100 cents.

01/01/1973: Fixed exchange rate

Barbados fixed its currency exchange rate to the US dollar at a rate of 2 Barbadian Dollars to 1 US Dollar.

03/07/1972: Barbados gains independence

Barbados gained independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados.

01/10/1935: Introduction of Barbadian Dollar

The Barbadian Dollar was introduced as the official currency of Barbados, replacing the East Caribbean dollar.