Historic Botswana pula Ghana Cedi

Botswana pula ghana cedi history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.9182 (29/01/2024) and the lowest 0.9159 (29/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.25.

BWP GHS average rate for January 2024 is 0.89432, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -1.37 %.

01 January 20241 BWP = 0.9006 GHS
02 January 20241 BWP = 0.9006 GHS
03 January 20241 BWP = 0.9003 GHS
04 January 20241 BWP = 0.8874 GHS
05 January 20241 BWP = 0.8891 GHS
08 January 20241 BWP = 0.8881 GHS
09 January 20241 BWP = 0.8883 GHS
10 January 20241 BWP = 0.8879 GHS
11 January 20241 BWP = 0.8903 GHS
12 January 20241 BWP = 0.8928 GHS
15 January 20241 BWP = 0.8919 GHS
16 January 20241 BWP = 0.8948 GHS
17 January 20241 BWP = 0.8875 GHS
18 January 20241 BWP = 0.8815 GHS
19 January 20241 BWP = 0.8849 GHS
22 January 20241 BWP = 0.8930 GHS
23 January 20241 BWP = 0.8846 GHS
24 January 20241 BWP = 0.8832 GHS
25 January 20241 BWP = 0.8992 GHS
26 January 20241 BWP = 0.8980 GHS
29 January 20241 BWP = 0.9182 GHS
30 January 20241 BWP = 0.9145 GHS
31 January 20241 BWP = 0.9129 GHS

16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless

The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.

01/10/2018: Introduction of New Coins

Botswana introduces a new series of coins, featuring updated designs and enhanced durability.

01/08/2014: Currency Redenomination

Botswana redenominates the Pula, dividing it into 1000 Thebe to simplify calculations and reduce the use of smaller denominations.

05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change

The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.

05/10/2009: Introduction of New Banknotes

Botswana introduces a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and updated designs.

03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped

The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.

23/08/2005: Currency Devaluation

Botswana allows the Pula to float freely against other currencies, resulting in a devaluation of approximately 12%.

01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi

The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.

31/12/1980: Currency Board Established

The Bank of Botswana establishes a Currency Board, which manages the issuance and distribution of the Pula.

17/10/1978: Currency Pegged to a Basket

Botswana pegs the Pula to a basket of currencies, including the South African Rand, British Pound, and US Dollar.

17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced

Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.

14/09/1976: Introduction of the Pula

Botswana replaces the South African Rand with its own currency, the Pula, at a 1:1 exchange rate.

19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced

The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.

06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence

Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.