Historic Guatemalan quetzal Japanese Yen

Guatemalan quetzal japanese yen history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 19.779 (13/02/2024) and the lowest 19.751 (22/02/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.14.

GTQ JPY average rate for February 2024 is 19.52127, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is -2.54 %.

01 February 20241 GTQ = 19.32 JPY
02 February 20241 GTQ = 19.19 JPY
04 February 20241 GTQ = 18.97 JPY
05 February 20241 GTQ = 19.29 JPY
06 February 20241 GTQ = 19.47 JPY
07 February 20241 GTQ = 19.38 JPY
08 February 20241 GTQ = 19.42 JPY
09 February 20241 GTQ = 19.57 JPY
12 February 20241 GTQ = 19.58 JPY
13 February 20241 GTQ = 19.61 JPY
14 February 20241 GTQ = 19.78 JPY
15 February 20241 GTQ = 19.75 JPY
16 February 20241 GTQ = 19.68 JPY
17 February 20241 GTQ = 19.23 JPY
18 February 20241 GTQ = 19.23 JPY
19 February 20241 GTQ = 19.69 JPY
20 February 20241 GTQ = 19.72 JPY
21 February 20241 GTQ = 19.69 JPY
22 February 20241 GTQ = 19.75 JPY
23 February 20241 GTQ = 19.71 JPY
24 February 20241 GTQ = 19.26 JPY
25 February 20241 GTQ = 19.25 JPY
26 February 20241 GTQ = 19.74 JPY
27 February 20241 GTQ = 19.74 JPY
28 February 20241 GTQ = 19.75 JPY
29 February 20241 GTQ = 19.81 JPY

14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal

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

28/07/2016: Bank of Japan announces stimulus package

The Bank of Japan announced an aggressive stimulus package and negative interest rates, causing the Yen to depreciate against major currencies.

30/05/2011: New banknotes

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

11/03/2011: Great East Japan Earthquake

The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, leading to a decline in the Yen as reconstruction efforts strained the economy.

15/09/2008: Lehman Brothers bankruptcy

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, resulting in a surge in the value of the Yen as investors sought safe-haven assets.

20/03/1995: Kobe earthquake

The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, causing significant damage to the Japanese economy and leading to a decline in the value of the Yen.

09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation

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

22/09/1985: Plaza Accord

Japan, along with major economies, agreed to depreciate the value of the US dollar, leading to the appreciation of the Yen.

01/03/1973: Yen becomes a floating currency

The Yen lost its fixed exchange rate and started floating against major currencies following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.

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.

15/12/1953: Yen is introduced

The Japanese Yen was first introduced as the official currency of Japan with the enactment of the Bank of Japan Act.

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.

22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal

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