Historic Ghana Cedi Kenyan shilling

Ghana Cedi kenyan shilling history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 13.048 (12/08/2023) and the lowest 13.048 (12/08/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.

GHS KES average rate for August 2023 is 12.78846, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is +0.88 %.

01 August 20231 GHS = 12.76 KES
02 August 20231 GHS = 12.77 KES
03 August 20231 GHS = 12.61 KES
04 August 20231 GHS = 12.90 KES
07 August 20231 GHS = 12.67 KES
08 August 20231 GHS = 12.76 KES
09 August 20231 GHS = 12.74 KES
10 August 20231 GHS = 12.79 KES
11 August 20231 GHS = 12.73 KES
12 August 20231 GHS = 13.05 KES
14 August 20231 GHS = 12.66 KES
15 August 20231 GHS = 13.04 KES
16 August 20231 GHS = 13.07 KES
17 August 20231 GHS = 12.78 KES
18 August 20231 GHS = 12.79 KES
19 August 20231 GHS = 12.82 KES
20 August 20231 GHS = 12.82 KES
21 August 20231 GHS = 12.72 KES
22 August 20231 GHS = 12.87 KES
23 August 20231 GHS = 12.82 KES
24 August 20231 GHS = 12.90 KES
25 August 20231 GHS = 12.74 KES
28 August 20231 GHS = 12.71 KES
29 August 20231 GHS = 12.67 KES
30 August 20231 GHS = 12.69 KES
31 August 20231 GHS = 12.65 KES

01/10/2019: New Generation Banknotes

Kenya introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features and design elements to fight illicit financial activities.

16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless

The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.

05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change

The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.

01/07/2010: Introduction of New Currency Denominations

Kenya introduced new currency denominations, including the 1000 shilling note, to combat money laundering and illegal financial activities.

03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped

The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.

01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi

The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.

14/09/1994: Transition to New Currency

Kenya introduced a new design of banknotes and coins to counter counterfeiting and promote national identity.

01/07/1985: Second Devaluation of the Shilling

The Kenyan shilling was further devalued by 30% as part of economic reforms and structural adjustments.

14/09/1980: Devaluation of the Shilling

The Kenyan shilling was devalued by 30% as part of an austerity measure to address the country's economic challenges.

17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced

Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.

14/06/1969: Decimalization of the Shilling

Kenya decimalized its currency, dividing the shilling into 100 cents for easier transactions and financial calculations.

14/06/1966: Introduction of the Kenyan Shilling

The Kenyan shilling was introduced as the official currency of Kenya replacing the East African shilling as a result of Kenya's independence from British colonial rule.

19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced

The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.

06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence

Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.