03/11/2020: Economic Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions globally, affecting the Egyptian Pound's exchange rate and foreign reserves.
22/12/2003: Redenomination of the Haitian Currency
To simplify transactions, the Haitian government removes three zeros from the gourde and renames it as the Haitian dollar (HTD), later reverting to the gourde (HTG).
14/11/1999: Liberalization of Exchange Rate
The Egyptian government implemented a managed float exchange rate system, allowing the Pound to fluctuate based on market forces.
30/09/1991: Overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Political instability and economic crisis lead to President Aristide's ousting, causing further depreciation of the gourde.
01/05/1989: Introduction of the Third Haitian Gourde
A third gourde is introduced to replace the second gourde at a ratio of 1:5, with hopes of stabilizing the economy.
12/08/1987: Introduction of New Egyptian Pound
A new Egyptian Pound banknote was introduced to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.
01/02/1967: Introduction of the Second Haitian Gourde
To combat inflation, Haiti replaces the first gourde with a new currency, the second gourde, at a ratio of 1:100.
14/09/1962: Devaluation of the Pound
The Egyptian government devalued the Pound by 55%, leading to a significant decrease in its value.
23/07/1952: Overthrow of the Monarchy
The Egyptian monarchy was overthrown, leading to political and economic changes that affected the value of the Egyptian Pound.
01/07/1912: Establishment of the Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti
The Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti is founded as the central bank responsible for managing the gourde.
02/05/1885: Establishment of Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt was established to regulate the currency and banking system in Egypt.
01/01/1874: Introduction of the First Haitian Gourde
The Haitian government issues the first official currency, the gourde, to replace various fractional currencies.
29/07/1834: Introduction of Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian Pound was introduced as the official currency of Egypt, replacing the piastre.
01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence
After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.