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.
31/12/2020: Digital Currency Pilot
Azerbaijan launched a pilot program to test the use of a digital currency, the digital manat, in an effort to modernize its financial system.
20/12/2017: Second Devaluation
The manat faced another devaluation, this time by around 30%, due to economic challenges and a sharp drop in oil prices.
20/12/2015: Devaluation
The manat was devalued by more than 30% against the US dollar in response to falling oil prices.
20/02/2005: Pegged to US Dollar
The Azerbaijani manat was pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 1.6 manat per dollar.
14/06/2001: Currency Reform
A currency reform was implemented, resulting in a new manat with a higher exchange rate.
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: Hyperinflation
Azerbaijan experienced a period of hyperinflation, leading to the devaluation of the manat.
14/08/1992: Introduction of Manat
The Azerbaijani manat currency was introduced as the official currency of Azerbaijan, replacing the Soviet ruble.
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.
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.