03/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant fluctuations in the value of the Polish Zloty, influenced by global economic uncertainties and shocks to foreign trade.
17/11/2014: National Bank of Poland Intervention
The National Bank of Poland intervened in the currency market to weaken the Polish Zloty, aiming to stimulate exports and counter deflationary pressures.
01/04/2011: Poland Joins the ERM II
Poland's participation in the European Exchange Rate Mechanism II aimed to facilitate converging towards the Euro and maintaining stability for the Polish Zloty.
27/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had repercussions on the Polish Zloty, with the currency experiencing devaluation and higher volatility due to market uncertainty.
01/05/2004: Poland's EU Accession
Poland's accession to the European Union had a profound impact on the Polish Zloty, as it became subject to EU regulations and influenced by the Eurozone.
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).
30/09/1991: Overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Political instability and economic crisis lead to President Aristide's ousting, causing further depreciation of the gourde.
04/06/1989: Fall of Communism in Poland
The end of communist rule in Poland led to significant economic and currency reforms, including a stabilization program that strengthened the Polish Zloty.
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.
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.
01/01/1950: Introduction of the Polish Zloty
The Polish Zloty was introduced as the official currency of Poland, replacing the old Polish currency. It played a crucial role in rebuilding the post-war economy.
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.