Historic Ghana Cedi Ethiopian birr

Ghana Cedi ethiopian birr history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 4.7201 (03/01/2024) and the lowest 4.734 (10/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.29.

GHS ETB average rate for January 2024 is 4.67567, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +2.97 %.

01 January 20241 GHS = 4.697 ETB
02 January 20241 GHS = 4.697 ETB
03 January 20241 GHS = 4.697 ETB
04 January 20241 GHS = 4.697 ETB
05 January 20241 GHS = 4.691 ETB
08 January 20241 GHS = 4.680 ETB
09 January 20241 GHS = 4.706 ETB
10 January 20241 GHS = 4.734 ETB
11 January 20241 GHS = 4.733 ETB
12 January 20241 GHS = 4.726 ETB
15 January 20241 GHS = 4.715 ETB
16 January 20241 GHS = 4.703 ETB
17 January 20241 GHS = 4.703 ETB
18 January 20241 GHS = 4.702 ETB
19 January 20241 GHS = 4.690 ETB
22 January 20241 GHS = 4.665 ETB
23 January 20241 GHS = 4.667 ETB
24 January 20241 GHS = 4.681 ETB
25 January 20241 GHS = 4.636 ETB
26 January 20241 GHS = 4.636 ETB
29 January 20241 GHS = 4.564 ETB
30 January 20241 GHS = 4.565 ETB
31 January 20241 GHS = 4.557 ETB

16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless

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

05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change

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

10/09/2008: Introduction of Birr Denominations

Ethiopia introduced new banknotes of different denominations in an effort to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.

03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped

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

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.

27/05/1991: Introduction of Birr Coins

Ethiopia introduced coins for the birr denominations, replacing the previous notes.

17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced

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

17/09/1976: Introduction of New Birr

A new birr was introduced, replacing the previous Ethiopian birr and being equal to 100 old birr.

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.

08/07/1945: Decree to Change Birr Decimalization

Ethiopia changed the birr decimalization from talari and ghersh to dollars and cents.

31/12/1931: Introduction of Ethiopian birr

The Ethiopian birr was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Maria Theresa Thaler.

05/07/1931: Ethiopian Monetary Authority Established

The Ethiopian Monetary Authority was established to regulate the country's monetary system and issue currency.

14/02/1894: Introduction of Maria Theresa Thaler

Ethiopia adopted the Maria Theresa Thaler as the official currency, which remained in circulation until 1935.