Historic Jamaican Dollar Haitian gourde

Jamaican Dollar haitian gourde history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.89297 (01/08/2023) and the lowest 0.88875 (03/08/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.47.

JMD HTG average rate for August 2023 is 0.88387, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is +1.45 %.

01 August 20231 JMD = 0.8929 HTG
02 August 20231 JMD = 0.8871 HTG
03 August 20231 JMD = 0.8812 HTG
04 August 20231 JMD = 0.8888 HTG
07 August 20231 JMD = 0.8863 HTG
08 August 20231 JMD = 0.8865 HTG
09 August 20231 JMD = 0.8869 HTG
10 August 20231 JMD = 0.8876 HTG
11 August 20231 JMD = 0.8871 HTG
12 August 20231 JMD = 0.8791 HTG
14 August 20231 JMD = 0.8866 HTG
15 August 20231 JMD = 0.8873 HTG
16 August 20231 JMD = 0.8841 HTG
17 August 20231 JMD = 0.8809 HTG
18 August 20231 JMD = 0.8809 HTG
19 August 20231 JMD = 0.8808 HTG
20 August 20231 JMD = 0.8808 HTG
21 August 20231 JMD = 0.8842 HTG
22 August 20231 JMD = 0.8832 HTG
23 August 20231 JMD = 0.8858 HTG
24 August 20231 JMD = 0.8821 HTG
25 August 20231 JMD = 0.8834 HTG
28 August 20231 JMD = 0.8781 HTG
29 August 20231 JMD = 0.8788 HTG
30 August 20231 JMD = 0.8803 HTG
31 August 20231 JMD = 0.8800 HTG

16/03/2015: Bank of Jamaica Act

The Bank of Jamaica Act was passed, granting the central bank greater autonomy in executing monetary policy and promoting financial stability.

12/02/2013: Currency devaluation

To stabilize the economy, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by approximately 16.5% against major currencies.

28/11/2010: IMF agreement

Jamaica reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial support program to address economic challenges.

22/12/2003: Redenomination of the Haitian Currency

To simplify transactions, the Haitian government removes three zeros from the gourde and renames it as the Haitian dollar (HTD), later reverting to the gourde (HTG).

30/04/1994: Foreign exchange liberalization

Jamaica lifted restrictions on foreign exchange, allowing for more flexible trade and investment opportunities.

30/09/1991: Overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide

Political instability and economic crisis lead to President Aristide's ousting, causing further depreciation of the gourde.

25/03/1991: JMD devaluation

Due to economic pressures, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by 33.3%, leading to an increase in the exchange rate.

01/05/1989: Introduction of the Third Haitian Gourde

A third gourde is introduced to replace the second gourde at a ratio of 1:5, with hopes of stabilizing the economy.

05/08/1971: Currency decimalization

Jamaica decimalized its currency, dividing the Jamaican Dollar into 100 cents instead of 20 shillings.

07/02/1969: Jamaican Dollar introduced

The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) was introduced as the official currency of Jamaica, replacing the Jamaican pound.

01/02/1967: Introduction of the Second Haitian Gourde

To combat inflation, Haiti replaces the first gourde with a new currency, the second gourde, at a ratio of 1:100.

01/07/1912: Establishment of the Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti

The Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti is founded as the central bank responsible for managing the gourde.

01/01/1874: Introduction of the First Haitian Gourde

The Haitian government issues the first official currency, the gourde, to replace various fractional currencies.

01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence

After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.