Historic Guatemalan quetzal Hong Kong dollar

Guatemalan quetzal hong kong dollar history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 1.024 (17/10/2023) and the lowest 1.0299 (24/10/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.58.

GTQ HKD average rate for October 2023 is 1.01798, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -2.65 %.

01 October 20231 GTQ = 0.9965 HKD
02 October 20231 GTQ = 1.019 HKD
03 October 20231 GTQ = 1.021 HKD
04 October 20231 GTQ = 1.021 HKD
05 October 20231 GTQ = 1.023 HKD
06 October 20231 GTQ = 1.025 HKD
07 October 20231 GTQ = 0.9983 HKD
09 October 20231 GTQ = 1.028 HKD
10 October 20231 GTQ = 1.023 HKD
11 October 20231 GTQ = 1.021 HKD
12 October 20231 GTQ = 1.021 HKD
13 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
16 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
17 October 20231 GTQ = 1.021 HKD
18 October 20231 GTQ = 1.024 HKD
19 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
20 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
21 October 20231 GTQ = 0.9980 HKD
22 October 20231 GTQ = 0.9980 HKD
23 October 20231 GTQ = 1.025 HKD
24 October 20231 GTQ = 1.023 HKD
25 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
26 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
27 October 20231 GTQ = 1.022 HKD
29 October 20231 GTQ = 0.9974 HKD
30 October 20231 GTQ = 1.025 HKD
31 October 20231 GTQ = 1.023 HKD

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.

18/05/2005: Removal of Ten Hong Kong Dollars Note

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the removal of the HKD 10 paper note from circulation, encouraging the usage of electronic payment methods and reducing printing costs.

01/07/1997: Hong Kong's Handover to China

Hong Kong was officially handed over to China, marking the end of British colonial rule but maintaining the Hong Kong Dollar as its currency under the 'one country, two systems' principle.

17/10/1991: Linked Exchange Rate System

The Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS) was implemented, establishing a narrow trading range of HKD 7.75 to 7.85 against the U.S. Dollar, backed by stringent measures to maintain stability.

09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation

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

31/12/1983: Joint Declaration on the Future of Hong Kong

The Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, affirming Hong Kong's return to China in 1997 and ensuring the continuity of the Hong Kong Dollar as its official currency.

22/05/1972: Pegging to the U.S. Dollar

As the British Pound faced pressures in the foreign exchange market, Hong Kong decided to switch the peg to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of HKD 5.65 to USD 1.

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.

08/04/1951: Monetary Reform

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

25/06/1946: The Quetzalé bill

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

12/09/1935: Pegging to the Sterling

The Hong Kong Dollar was pegged to the British Pound (Sterling) at a fixed exchange rate of HKD 16 to GBP 1, which helped stabilize the currency.

22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal

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

01/01/1863: Introduction of the Hong Kong Dollar

The Hong Kong Dollar was first introduced as an official currency by the British colonial government to facilitate trade and commerce in Hong Kong.