Historic Danish Krone Colombian Peso

04/02/2021: Ending of Intervention Policy

Denmark's central bank announced the end of its long-standing policy of defending the Krone's peg to the Euro.

02/12/2016: Peace Agreement Impact

After the signing of the peace agreement with FARC, the Colombian Peso strengthened and saw improvements in the economy.

24/07/2001: Exchange rate flexibility

Colombia allowed the Colombian Peso to have a flexible exchange rate, transitioning from a fixed exchange rate system.

19/09/2000: Referendum on Euro Membership

Danish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a referendum, maintaining the Krone as the national currency.

21/10/1999: Colombia's Financial Crisis

Colombia faced a financial crisis resulting in a devaluation of the Peso and an economic recession.

31/12/1998: Euro peg

Denmark joined the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II), pegging the Krone to the Euro with a narrow fluctuation band.

04/07/1991: Introduction of a New Peso

A new Peso was introduced with a higher value, replacing the old Peso due to high inflation.

24/03/1982: Floating Exchange Rate

Denmark switched to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Krone's value to be determined by market forces.

12/06/1953: Creation of Banco de la República

The central bank of Colombia, Banco de la República, was established to regulate and control the Colombian Peso.

21/07/1944: Bretton Woods Agreement

Denmark became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and agreed to the Bretton Woods system, pegging the Krone to the US dollar.

10/09/1927: Return to Gold Standard

Denmark abandoned the gold standard due to economic pressures and public debt.

31/07/1886: Adoption of the Gold Standard

Colombia adopted the gold standard, linking the value of the Peso to gold, stabilizing the currency.

31/12/1872: Pegging to Gold Standard

The Danish Krone was pegged to the gold standard, fixing its value in relation to gold.

27/05/1837: Introduction of the Peso

The Colombian Peso was introduced as the official currency of Colombia, replacing the Spanish real.