Historic Cape Verdean escudo South African rand

Cape Verdean escudo south african rand history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.19025 (23/02/2024) and the lowest 0.18944 (26/02/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.43.

CVE ZAR average rate for February 2024 is 0.18575, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is -3.2 %.

01 February 20241 CVE = 0.1834 ZAR
02 February 20241 CVE = 0.1826 ZAR
03 February 20241 CVE = 0.1851 ZAR
04 February 20241 CVE = 0.1849 ZAR
05 February 20241 CVE = 0.1847 ZAR
06 February 20241 CVE = 0.1856 ZAR
07 February 20241 CVE = 0.1834 ZAR
08 February 20241 CVE = 0.1846 ZAR
09 February 20241 CVE = 0.1853 ZAR
12 February 20241 CVE = 0.1855 ZAR
13 February 20241 CVE = 0.1847 ZAR
14 February 20241 CVE = 0.1854 ZAR
15 February 20241 CVE = 0.1852 ZAR
16 February 20241 CVE = 0.1848 ZAR
17 February 20241 CVE = 0.1837 ZAR
18 February 20241 CVE = 0.1837 ZAR
19 February 20241 CVE = 0.1840 ZAR
20 February 20241 CVE = 0.1851 ZAR
21 February 20241 CVE = 0.1854 ZAR
22 February 20241 CVE = 0.1854 ZAR
23 February 20241 CVE = 0.1881 ZAR
24 February 20241 CVE = 0.1894 ZAR
25 February 20241 CVE = 0.1896 ZAR
26 February 20241 CVE = 0.1897 ZAR
27 February 20241 CVE = 0.1890 ZAR
28 February 20241 CVE = 0.1876 ZAR
29 February 20241 CVE = 0.1893 ZAR

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.

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.

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.

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.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

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

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.

01/01/1998: 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.

01/01/1995: 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.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

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

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.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

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