Historic Guatemalan quetzal Malawian kwacha

Guatemalan quetzal malawian kwacha history for March 2024. The highest quote for this month is 220.45 (01/03/2024) and the lowest 220.27 (05/03/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.08.

GTQ MWK average rate for March 2024 is 214.688, the change between 01/03/2024 and 31/03/2024 is +9.5 %.

01 March 20241 GTQ = 218.5 MWK
03 March 20241 GTQ = 213.2 MWK
04 March 20241 GTQ = 220.3 MWK
05 March 20241 GTQ = 220.2 MWK
06 March 20241 GTQ = 220.3 MWK
07 March 20241 GTQ = 218.5 MWK
08 March 20241 GTQ = 220.3 MWK
10 March 20241 GTQ = 197.7 MWK
11 March 20241 GTQ = 220.2 MWK
12 March 20241 GTQ = 197.8 MWK

14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal

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

13/05/2020: Introduction of New Thousand Kwacha Banknotes

Malawi introduced new banknotes with higher denominations to address issues of inflation and to streamline transactions in a cash-based economy.

01/05/2016: Currency Floatation

The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.

07/08/2012: Introduction of New Kwacha Coins

Malawi introduced new coins to replace smaller denominations of the kwacha banknotes, facilitating transactions and reducing the cost of producing money.

30/05/2011: New banknotes

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

10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes

Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.

14/06/1994: Malawi's First Multiparty Democratic Elections

Malawi held its first multiparty democratic elections, leading to a political and economic transition which affected the value of the kwacha.

09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation

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

01/09/1979: First Devaluation of the Kwacha

The Malawian government devalued the kwacha by 30% in response to economic challenges and to promote exports.

06/07/1971: Introduction of the Malawian Kwacha

The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) was introduced as the official currency of Malawi, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound.

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.

22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal

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