Historic Costa Rican colón Guatemalan quetzal

Costa Rican colón guatemalan quetzal history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.014774 (19/08/2023) and the lowest 0.014774 (19/08/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.

CRC GTQ average rate for August 2023 is 0.01462, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is -0.21 %.

01 August 20231 CRC = 0.0145 GTQ
02 August 20231 CRC = 0.0144 GTQ
03 August 20231 CRC = 0.0144 GTQ
04 August 20231 CRC = 0.0144 GTQ
07 August 20231 CRC = 0.0145 GTQ
08 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
09 August 20231 CRC = 0.0145 GTQ
10 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
11 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
12 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
14 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
15 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
16 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
17 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
18 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
19 August 20231 CRC = 0.0148 GTQ
20 August 20231 CRC = 0.0148 GTQ
21 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
22 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
23 August 20231 CRC = 0.0147 GTQ
24 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
25 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
28 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
29 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
30 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ
31 August 20231 CRC = 0.0146 GTQ

14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal

The Guatemalan Quetzal celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years as the national currency of Guatemala.

30/05/2011: New banknotes

New banknotes were introduced to incorporate modern security features and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quetzal's reintroduction.

15/10/2006: New series of banknotes

Costa Rica introduced a new series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and modernize the colón currency.

21/05/1991: Free-floating exchange rate

Costa Rica transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the colón's value to be determined by market forces.

09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation

The Quetzal was devalued by 66% as part of an economic stabilization plan.

13/09/1967: Decree Law 17-67

Decree Law 17-67 was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Quetzal and the US dollar.

09/11/1961: Introduction of the Monetary Reform

Costa Rica implemented a monetary reform, replacing the old colón with a new one at a rate of 1 to 100, to combat inflation.

08/04/1951: Monetary Reform

Guatemala underwent a monetary reform, with the introduction of the Quetzal as the sole currency.

30/11/1949: Abolition of the army

After the abolition of the army, the Costa Rican government focused on economic development, leading to stable monetary policies for the colón.

25/06/1946: The Quetzalé bill

The Quetzalé bill, equivalent to 1,000 Quetzales, was introduced to combat hyperinflation.

22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal

The Guatemalan Quetzal was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Guatemalan peso.

14/12/1917: Establishment of the Central Bank of Costa Rica

The Central Bank of Costa Rica was established to oversee monetary policy, including the management of the colón.

09/04/1896: Adoption of the gold standard

Costa Rica adopted the gold standard, pegging the value of the colón to gold, leading to currency stability.

18/03/1850: Introduction of the Costa Rican colón

The Costa Rican colón was officially introduced as the currency of Costa Rica to replace the Spanish real.