01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
09/03/2012: Introduction of New Banknotes
Hungary introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features, aiming to combat counterfeiting and improve the forint's credibility.
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
23/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the Hungarian forint, resulting in a significant depreciation against major foreign currencies.
01/05/2004: Accession to the European Union
Hungary joined the European Union, bringing the forint closer to the eurozone and influencing its future trajectory as an EU currency.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
28/02/2001: Currency Exchange Rate Stability
The Hungarian government adopted a policy of maintaining a stable exchange rate for the forint against the euro, contributing to the currency's stability.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
16/06/1989: Transition to a Market Economy
Hungary implemented economic reforms, including the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, with significant impacts on the forint's value and exchange rate.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.
20/08/1949: Forint becomes a planned economy currency
Hungary's currency, including the forint, became part of the planned socialist economy under the control of the Hungarian Workers' Party.
03/08/1946: Introduction of the Forint
The forint was introduced as the official currency of Hungary, replacing the previous pengő, which had been severely devalued during World War II.