Samoan Tala haitian gourde history for July 2023. The highest quote for this month is 50.904 (05/07/2023) and the lowest 51.367 (05/07/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.91.
WST HTG average rate for July 2023 is 50.948, the change between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023 is +1.51 %.
05 July 2023 | 1 WST = 51.35 HTG |
25 July 2023 | 1 WST = 50.93 HTG |
31 July 2023 | 1 WST = 50.57 HTG |
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.
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.
01/07/1912: 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.