Historic Cape Verdean escudo Hong Kong dollar

Cape Verdean escudo hong kong dollar history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.078293 (01/01/2024) and the lowest 0.078327 (02/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.04.

CVE HKD average rate for January 2024 is 0.07749, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +1.82 %.

01 January 20241 CVE = 0.0783 HKD
02 January 20241 CVE = 0.0782 HKD
03 January 20241 CVE = 0.0784 HKD
04 January 20241 CVE = 0.0775 HKD
05 January 20241 CVE = 0.0775 HKD
06 January 20241 CVE = 0.0780 HKD
07 January 20241 CVE = 0.0780 HKD
08 January 20241 CVE = 0.0775 HKD
09 January 20241 CVE = 0.0776 HKD
10 January 20241 CVE = 0.0775 HKD
11 January 20241 CVE = 0.0778 HKD
12 January 20241 CVE = 0.0778 HKD
14 January 20241 CVE = 0.0777 HKD
15 January 20241 CVE = 0.0778 HKD
16 January 20241 CVE = 0.0777 HKD
17 January 20241 CVE = 0.0772 HKD
18 January 20241 CVE = 0.0771 HKD
19 January 20241 CVE = 0.0772 HKD
22 January 20241 CVE = 0.0772 HKD
23 January 20241 CVE = 0.0773 HKD
24 January 20241 CVE = 0.0769 HKD
25 January 20241 CVE = 0.0773 HKD
26 January 20241 CVE = 0.0771 HKD
28 January 20241 CVE = 0.0771 HKD
29 January 20241 CVE = 0.0770 HKD
30 January 20241 CVE = 0.0766 HKD
31 January 20241 CVE = 0.0769 HKD

04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.

30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued

Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.

31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro

Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.

18/05/2005: Removal of Ten Hong Kong Dollars Note

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the removal of the HKD 10 paper note from circulation, encouraging the usage of electronic payment methods and reducing printing costs.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.

01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro

The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.

01/07/1997: Hong Kong's Handover to China

Hong Kong was officially handed over to China, marking the end of British colonial rule but maintaining the Hong Kong Dollar as its currency under the 'one country, two systems' principle.

17/10/1991: Linked Exchange Rate System

The Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS) was implemented, establishing a narrow trading range of HKD 7.75 to 7.85 against the U.S. Dollar, backed by stringent measures to maintain stability.

31/12/1983: Joint Declaration on the Future of Hong Kong

The Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, affirming Hong Kong's return to China in 1997 and ensuring the continuity of the Hong Kong Dollar as its official currency.

17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo

A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.

05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde

The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.

22/05/1972: Pegging to the U.S. Dollar

As the British Pound faced pressures in the foreign exchange market, Hong Kong decided to switch the peg to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of HKD 5.65 to USD 1.

12/09/1935: Pegging to the Sterling

The Hong Kong Dollar was pegged to the British Pound (Sterling) at a fixed exchange rate of HKD 16 to GBP 1, which helped stabilize the currency.

01/01/1863: Introduction of the Hong Kong Dollar

The Hong Kong Dollar was first introduced as an official currency by the British colonial government to facilitate trade and commerce in Hong Kong.