Historic Haitian gourde Cape Verdean escudo

Haitian gourde cape verdean escudo history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.78935 (10/12/2023) and the lowest 0.78935 (10/12/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.

HTG CVE average rate for December 2023 is 0.77156, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is +1.42 %.

01 December 20231 HTG = 0.7682 CVE
02 December 20231 HTG = 0.7746 CVE
03 December 20231 HTG = 0.7746 CVE
04 December 20231 HTG = 0.7698 CVE
05 December 20231 HTG = 0.7747 CVE
06 December 20231 HTG = 0.7774 CVE
07 December 20231 HTG = 0.7770 CVE
08 December 20231 HTG = 0.7770 CVE
10 December 20231 HTG = 0.7894 CVE
11 December 20231 HTG = 0.7786 CVE
12 December 20231 HTG = 0.7798 CVE
13 December 20231 HTG = 0.7785 CVE
14 December 20231 HTG = 0.7788 CVE
15 December 20231 HTG = 0.7847 CVE
16 December 20231 HTG = 0.7704 CVE
17 December 20231 HTG = 0.7704 CVE
18 December 20231 HTG = 0.7661 CVE
19 December 20231 HTG = 0.7707 CVE
20 December 20231 HTG = 0.7662 CVE
21 December 20231 HTG = 0.7664 CVE
22 December 20231 HTG = 0.7659 CVE
23 December 20231 HTG = 0.7732 CVE
24 December 20231 HTG = 0.7701 CVE
25 December 20231 HTG = 0.7628 CVE
26 December 20231 HTG = 0.7633 CVE
27 December 20231 HTG = 0.7607 CVE
28 December 20231 HTG = 0.7571 CVE
29 December 20231 HTG = 0.7573 CVE

04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.

30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued

Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.

31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro

Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.

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).

01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro

The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.

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.

17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo

A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.

05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde

The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.

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.

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.

01/01/1874: Introduction of the First Haitian Gourde

The Haitian government issues the first official currency, the gourde, to replace various fractional currencies.

01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence

After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.