29/11/2015: Inclusion of the Renminbi in IMF's SDR Basket
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) includes the Renminbi in its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, recognizing its global importance as a reserve currency and boosting the international status of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi.
18/06/2009: Resumption of Renminbi Appreciation
China allows the Renminbi to resume an appreciation trajectory against the US dollar after a period of stability, signaling a shift in the country's exchange rate policy.
20/07/2005: Introduction of Managed Float
China adopts a managed floating exchange rate system, allowing the Renminbi to fluctuate within a narrow band against a basket of currencies, reducing its dependence on the US dollar.
31/12/1993: Renminbi Pegged to US Dollar
China pegs the value of the Renminbi to the US dollar, setting an exchange rate of 8.28 Yuan per dollar, which remains fixed for over a decade, impacting China's export competitiveness.
31/12/1992: Introduction of Dual Currency System
China introduces a dual currency system, with the offshore Renminbi (CNH) and the onshore Renminbi (CNY), aiming to facilitate foreign exchange flows and international trade.
29/09/1977: Decimals Introduced
Chile replaced the escudo with the decimal centavo as the subunit of the peso, simplifying its monetary system.
29/09/1975: Floating Exchange Rate
Chile moved from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the peso to be determined by market forces.
14/08/1971: End of the Bretton Woods System
The United States suspends the convertibility of the US dollar to gold, leading to the collapse of the Bretton Woods System and a shift towards floating exchange rates, affecting the value of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi.
02/01/1958: Introduction of Escudo as Subunit
The subunit of 1/100 peso, called the escudo, was introduced to facilitate smaller transactions in Chile.
14/12/1948: Formation of the People's Bank of China
The People's Bank of China was established, marking the beginning of central banking in China and the introduction of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi as the official currency.
31/12/1925: Creation of the Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile was established, gaining authority over the country's currency issuance and monetary policy.
25/06/1895: Gold Standard Adoption
Chile adopted the gold standard, tying the value of the Chilean Peso to the price of gold and stabilizing its currency.
15/06/1851: First Peso Coinage
The first official peso coins were introduced by the Chilean government, replacing the Spanish colonial currency.
12/02/1817: Chilean Independence
Chile gained independence from Spain, leading to the establishment of the Chilean Peso as its official currency.