Historic Cape Verdean escudo South African rand

Cape Verdean escudo south african rand history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.18955 (22/01/2024) and the lowest 0.18777 (22/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.94.

CVE ZAR average rate for January 2024 is 0.18572, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -0.8 %.

01 January 20241 CVE = 0.1832 ZAR
02 January 20241 CVE = 0.1833 ZAR
03 January 20241 CVE = 0.1861 ZAR
04 January 20241 CVE = 0.1854 ZAR
05 January 20241 CVE = 0.1855 ZAR
06 January 20241 CVE = 0.1866 ZAR
07 January 20241 CVE = 0.1866 ZAR
08 January 20241 CVE = 0.1853 ZAR
09 January 20241 CVE = 0.1846 ZAR
10 January 20241 CVE = 0.1849 ZAR
11 January 20241 CVE = 0.1854 ZAR
12 January 20241 CVE = 0.1855 ZAR
14 January 20241 CVE = 0.1850 ZAR
15 January 20241 CVE = 0.1850 ZAR
16 January 20241 CVE = 0.1853 ZAR
17 January 20241 CVE = 0.1870 ZAR
18 January 20241 CVE = 0.1880 ZAR
19 January 20241 CVE = 0.1867 ZAR
22 January 20241 CVE = 0.1878 ZAR
23 January 20241 CVE = 0.1897 ZAR
24 January 20241 CVE = 0.1859 ZAR
25 January 20241 CVE = 0.1866 ZAR
26 January 20241 CVE = 0.1862 ZAR
28 January 20241 CVE = 0.1852 ZAR
29 January 20241 CVE = 0.1848 ZAR
30 January 20241 CVE = 0.1841 ZAR
31 January 20241 CVE = 0.1847 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.