22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges
The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.
04/06/2020: Exchange rate stabilization
Efforts were made to stabilize the exchange rate of the Djiboutian franc to reduce inflation and encourage economic growth.
23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization
Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.
01/09/2013: Replacement of coins with bi-metallic coins
Coins of lower denominations of the Djiboutian franc were replaced with bi-metallic coins.
02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented
The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.
01/01/2002: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes of the Djiboutian franc were introduced with enhanced security features.
15/09/1997: Second devaluation
The Djiboutian franc was devalued by 33% as a result of economic instability and high inflation.
01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced
Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.
01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued
Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.
08/05/1977: First devaluation
The Djiboutian franc was devalued by 50% due to economic difficulties faced by the newly independent country.
27/06/1973: Independence from France
Djibouti gained independence from France and the Djiboutian franc became the national currency.
01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued
The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.
01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced
The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.
01/01/1949: Introduction of the Djiboutian franc
The Djiboutian franc was introduced as the official currency of French Somaliland, replacing the French franc at a 1:1 exchange rate.