04/02/2021: Ending of Intervention Policy
Denmark's central bank announced the end of its long-standing policy of defending the Krone's peg to the Euro.
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.
19/09/2000: Referendum on Euro Membership
Danish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a referendum, maintaining the Krone as the national currency.
31/12/1998: Euro peg
Denmark joined the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II), pegging the Krone to the Euro with a narrow fluctuation band.
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.
24/03/1982: Floating Exchange Rate
Denmark switched to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Krone's value 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.
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.
21/07/1944: Bretton Woods Agreement
Denmark became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and agreed to the Bretton Woods system, pegging the Krone to the US dollar.
10/09/1927: Return to Gold Standard
Denmark abandoned the gold standard due to economic pressures and public debt.
31/12/1872: Pegging to Gold Standard
The Danish Krone was pegged to the gold standard, fixing its value in relation to gold.