Historic Ghana Cedi Cape Verdean escudo

Ghana Cedi cape verdean escudo history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 8.4815 (06/01/2024) and the lowest 8.4895 (18/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.09.

GHS CVE average rate for January 2024 is 8.4063, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +0.89 %.

01 January 20241 GHS = 8.34 CVE
02 January 20241 GHS = 8.34 CVE
03 January 20241 GHS = 8.38 CVE
04 January 20241 GHS = 8.46 CVE
05 January 20241 GHS = 8.47 CVE
06 January 20241 GHS = 8.43 CVE
07 January 20241 GHS = 8.43 CVE
08 January 20241 GHS = 8.47 CVE
09 January 20241 GHS = 8.45 CVE
10 January 20241 GHS = 8.48 CVE
11 January 20241 GHS = 8.45 CVE
12 January 20241 GHS = 8.43 CVE
14 January 20241 GHS = 8.45 CVE
15 January 20241 GHS = 8.43 CVE
16 January 20241 GHS = 8.41 CVE
17 January 20241 GHS = 8.45 CVE
18 January 20241 GHS = 8.52 CVE
19 January 20241 GHS = 8.48 CVE
22 January 20241 GHS = 8.39 CVE
23 January 20241 GHS = 8.43 CVE
24 January 20241 GHS = 8.49 CVE
25 January 20241 GHS = 8.36 CVE
26 January 20241 GHS = 8.38 CVE
28 January 20241 GHS = 8.31 CVE
29 January 20241 GHS = 8.21 CVE
30 January 20241 GHS = 8.29 CVE
31 January 20241 GHS = 8.26 CVE

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.

16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless

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

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.

05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change

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

03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped

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

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

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

01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi

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

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.

17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced

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

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.

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.