Historic Bulgarian lev Swiss franc

Bulgarian lev swiss franc history since 19/03/2024 until today (0 years). Search for BGN to CHF exchange rate history for a particular date, month or year.

The Bulgarian lev is the currency of Bulgaria (supplied by Bulgarian National Bank and the Swiss franc the currency of Switzerland supplied by Swiss National Bank. The BGN CHF historical data can be seen on the Bulgarian lev swiss franc historical chart.

20 February 20241 BGN = 0.4892 CHF
21 February 20241 BGN = 0.4900 CHF
22 February 20241 BGN = 0.4891 CHF
23 February 20241 BGN = 0.4895 CHF
26 February 20241 BGN = 0.4899 CHF
27 February 20241 BGN = 0.4909 CHF
28 February 20241 BGN = 0.4891 CHF
29 February 20241 BGN = 0.4889 CHF
01 March 20241 BGN = 0.4914 CHF
04 March 20241 BGN = 0.4917 CHF
05 March 20241 BGN = 0.4941 CHF
06 March 20241 BGN = 0.4932 CHF
07 March 20241 BGN = 0.4943 CHF
08 March 20241 BGN = 0.4938 CHF
11 March 20241 BGN = 0.4902 CHF

06/05/2015: Pegged to the euro

The Bulgarian Lev officially became a currency pegged to the euro, maintaining a fixed exchange rate, on May 6, 2015.

15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.

06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.

01/01/2002: Replacement of notes and coins

New series of notes and coins for the Bulgarian Lev were introduced, replacing the previous designs on January 1, 2002.

13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro

Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.

01/07/1999: Currency board arrangement

Bulgaria implemented a currency board arrangement, fixing the Bulgarian Lev to the euro at a rate of 1.95583 on July 1, 1999.

08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc

Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.

15/09/1962: Introduction of the New Lev

The New Lev was introduced as a new currency in Bulgaria, replacing the Lev A, on September 15, 1962.

01/12/1952: Lev replaced by Lev A

The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by a new currency named Lev A on December 1, 1952 as a result of currency reform.

01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank

The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).

14/10/1923: Hyperinflation

Bulgaria experienced severe hyperinflation, causing the value of the Lev currency to plummet during the period from 1923 to 1924.

24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum

Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.

01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev

The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.

06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850

The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.