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.
01/05/2016: Currency Floatation
The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.
29/12/2014: 1 US Dollar = 3.891 Israeli Sheqel
The Israeli Sheqel (ILS) reaches a historical low against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange market.
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.
04/05/2008: Introduction of New Banknotes
New Israeli Sheqel (ILS) banknotes with enhanced security features were issued.
10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.
01/09/1999: Introduction of Sheqel Coins
Israeli Sheqel (ILS) coins were introduced, replacing the agora as the subunit of 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.
24/02/1985: Hyperinflation Crisis
Israel experiences hyperinflation, leading to the introduction of the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS).
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.
16/03/1960: Introduction of the New Sheqel
The old Israeli pound (ILP) was replaced by the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS) as the official currency.
24/02/1949: Introduction of the Israel Pound
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as legal tender in Israel.
24/09/1948: Israeli Declaration of Independence
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as the official currency of Israel.