Historic Cape Verdean escudo Sierra Leonean leone

Cape Verdean escudo sierra leonean leone history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 226.54 (14/01/2024) and the lowest 226.61 (14/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.03.

CVE SLL average rate for January 2024 is 199.70296, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +1.93 %.

01 January 20241 CVE = 197.5 SLL
02 January 20241 CVE = 197.3 SLL
03 January 20241 CVE = 197.6 SLL
04 January 20241 CVE = 195.6 SLL
05 January 20241 CVE = 195.5 SLL
06 January 20241 CVE = 225.6 SLL
07 January 20241 CVE = 225.6 SLL
08 January 20241 CVE = 195.5 SLL
09 January 20241 CVE = 195.9 SLL
10 January 20241 CVE = 195.4 SLL
11 January 20241 CVE = 196.0 SLL
12 January 20241 CVE = 196.0 SLL
14 January 20241 CVE = 226.6 SLL
15 January 20241 CVE = 195.9 SLL
16 January 20241 CVE = 195.8 SLL
17 January 20241 CVE = 194.3 SLL
18 January 20241 CVE = 194.1 SLL
19 January 20241 CVE = 194.4 SLL
22 January 20241 CVE = 194.7 SLL
23 January 20241 CVE = 194.7 SLL
24 January 20241 CVE = 193.6 SLL
25 January 20241 CVE = 194.8 SLL
26 January 20241 CVE = 194.3 SLL
28 January 20241 CVE = 224.2 SLL
29 January 20241 CVE = 194.1 SLL
30 January 20241 CVE = 193.1 SLL
31 January 20241 CVE = 193.7 SLL

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.

27/04/2010: Adoption of new currency symbol

Sierra Leone adopts a new currency symbol for the leone (Le), representing its cultural heritage and national identity.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

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

29/07/2003: Introduction of new leone notes

Sierra Leone introduces a new series of leone banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

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.

22/02/1996: Civil war ends

The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.

29/04/1980: Coup d'etat

A military coup takes place in Sierra Leone, leading to economic instability and a decline in the value of the leone.

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.

15/07/1974: Redenomination of the leone

Sierra Leone redenominates its currency, replacing the old leone with a new leone at a ratio of 1:4.

04/11/1971: Introduction of decimal currency

Sierra Leone adopts a decimal currency system, replacing the pound with the leone as its new official currency.

27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.