Historic Guyanese dollar Malawian kwacha

Guyanese dollar malawian kwacha history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 5.8005 (03/10/2023) and the lowest 5.7861 (09/10/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.25.

GYD MWK average rate for October 2023 is 5.61327, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -9.12 %.

01 October 20231 GYD = 5.17 MWK
02 October 20231 GYD = 5.39 MWK
03 October 20231 GYD = 5.33 MWK
04 October 20231 GYD = 5.41 MWK
05 October 20231 GYD = 5.71 MWK
06 October 20231 GYD = 5.79 MWK
07 October 20231 GYD = 5.54 MWK
09 October 20231 GYD = 5.79 MWK
10 October 20231 GYD = 5.77 MWK
11 October 20231 GYD = 5.71 MWK
12 October 20231 GYD = 5.67 MWK
13 October 20231 GYD = 5.70 MWK
16 October 20231 GYD = 5.79 MWK
17 October 20231 GYD = 5.69 MWK
18 October 20231 GYD = 5.72 MWK
19 October 20231 GYD = 5.75 MWK
20 October 20231 GYD = 5.64 MWK
21 October 20231 GYD = 5.49 MWK
22 October 20231 GYD = 5.49 MWK
23 October 20231 GYD = 5.76 MWK
24 October 20231 GYD = 5.70 MWK
25 October 20231 GYD = 5.65 MWK
26 October 20231 GYD = 5.61 MWK
27 October 20231 GYD = 5.61 MWK
28 October 20231 GYD = 5.47 MWK
29 October 20231 GYD = 5.47 MWK
30 October 20231 GYD = 5.70 MWK
31 October 20231 GYD = 5.65 MWK

13/05/2020: Introduction of New Thousand Kwacha Banknotes

Malawi introduced new banknotes with higher denominations to address issues of inflation and to streamline transactions in a cash-based economy.

01/01/2020: Transition to Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Guyana, enhancing the durability and security features of the Guyanese dollar.

01/05/2016: Currency Floatation

The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.

07/08/2012: Introduction of New Kwacha Coins

Malawi introduced new coins to replace smaller denominations of the kwacha banknotes, facilitating transactions and reducing the cost of producing money.

03/02/2003: Redenomination of the Currency

The Guyanese dollar underwent a redenomination, with old banknotes replaced by new notes at a rate of 1,000 old dollars to 1 new dollar.

10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes

Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.

14/06/1994: Malawi's First Multiparty Democratic Elections

Malawi held its first multiparty democratic elections, leading to a political and economic transition which affected the value of the kwacha.

05/10/1992: Resumption of Banking System

The resumption of the banking system in Guyana significantly improved the stability and accessibility of the Guyanese dollar.

01/09/1979: First Devaluation of the Kwacha

The Malawian government devalued the kwacha by 30% in response to economic challenges and to promote exports.

06/07/1971: Introduction of the Malawian Kwacha

The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) was introduced as the official currency of Malawi, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound.

26/05/1966: Independence of Guyana

Following Guyana's independence from Britain, the currency was renamed from British Guiana dollar to Guyanese dollar.

12/09/1951: Currency Board Established

A Currency Board was established to manage the British Guiana dollar, ensuring its stability and convertibility.

06/08/1917: Currency Act of 1917

The British Guiana dollar was revalued at a rate of 4.80 dollars to 1 U.S. dollar, following the Currency Act of 1917.

18/01/1839: Introduction of the British Guiana dollar

British Guiana dollar introduced as the official currency of British Guiana, replacing the Spanish and Portuguese coins previously in circulation.