Historic South African rand Haitian gourde

South African rand haitian gourde history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 7.0676 (12/10/2023) and the lowest 7.1391 (02/10/2023). The difference between high and low is -1.01.

ZAR HTG average rate for October 2023 is 6.98734, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is +0.74 %.

01 October 20231 ZAR = 7.05 HTG
02 October 20231 ZAR = 7.14 HTG
03 October 20231 ZAR = 7.01 HTG
04 October 20231 ZAR = 6.90 HTG
05 October 20231 ZAR = 6.91 HTG
06 October 20231 ZAR = 6.83 HTG
07 October 20231 ZAR = 6.84 HTG
09 October 20231 ZAR = 6.87 HTG
10 October 20231 ZAR = 6.98 HTG
11 October 20231 ZAR = 7.02 HTG
12 October 20231 ZAR = 7.15 HTG
13 October 20231 ZAR = 7.00 HTG
16 October 20231 ZAR = 7.04 HTG
17 October 20231 ZAR = 7.11 HTG
18 October 20231 ZAR = 7.04 HTG
19 October 20231 ZAR = 7.01 HTG
20 October 20231 ZAR = 7.00 HTG
21 October 20231 ZAR = 6.94 HTG
22 October 20231 ZAR = 6.90 HTG
23 October 20231 ZAR = 6.97 HTG
24 October 20231 ZAR = 6.99 HTG
25 October 20231 ZAR = 6.97 HTG
26 October 20231 ZAR = 6.93 HTG
27 October 20231 ZAR = 7.00 HTG
28 October 20231 ZAR = 7.00 HTG
29 October 20231 ZAR = 7.00 HTG
30 October 20231 ZAR = 7.05 HTG
31 October 20231 ZAR = 6.99 HTG

23/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The rand experienced significant volatility and depreciation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the country's economy and trade balance.

15/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The rand plunged against major currencies due to the global financial crisis and concerns about South Africa's economic stability.

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).

09/11/2001: Rand Weakens to Record Low

The rand weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar, due to global economic uncertainty and domestic political concerns.

01/01/1995: Establishment of Reserve Bank Independence

The South African Reserve Bank gained independence, allowing it to have more control over monetary policy.

27/04/1994: First Democratic Elections

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa, marking the end of apartheid and bringing political stability, positively affecting the rand's value.

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.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

The rand was decimalized, with 1 rand being equal to 100 cents.

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.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

The South African rand was introduced as the official currency, replacing the South African pound.

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.