Historic Haitian gourde South African rand

Haitian gourde south african rand history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.14678 (22/01/2024) and the lowest 0.14534 (22/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.98.

HTG ZAR average rate for January 2024 is 0.14332, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -3.26 %.

01 January 20241 HTG = 0.1392 ZAR
02 January 20241 HTG = 0.1393 ZAR
03 January 20241 HTG = 0.1417 ZAR
04 January 20241 HTG = 0.1427 ZAR
05 January 20241 HTG = 0.1428 ZAR
06 January 20241 HTG = 0.1437 ZAR
07 January 20241 HTG = 0.1437 ZAR
08 January 20241 HTG = 0.1432 ZAR
09 January 20241 HTG = 0.1419 ZAR
10 January 20241 HTG = 0.1426 ZAR
11 January 20241 HTG = 0.1425 ZAR
12 January 20241 HTG = 0.1425 ZAR
14 January 20241 HTG = 0.1431 ZAR
15 January 20241 HTG = 0.1425 ZAR
16 January 20241 HTG = 0.1428 ZAR
17 January 20241 HTG = 0.1448 ZAR
18 January 20241 HTG = 0.1461 ZAR
19 January 20241 HTG = 0.1448 ZAR
22 January 20241 HTG = 0.1454 ZAR
23 January 20241 HTG = 0.1467 ZAR
24 January 20241 HTG = 0.1448 ZAR
25 January 20241 HTG = 0.1444 ZAR
26 January 20241 HTG = 0.1444 ZAR
28 January 20241 HTG = 0.1428 ZAR
29 January 20241 HTG = 0.1435 ZAR
30 January 20241 HTG = 0.1439 ZAR
31 January 20241 HTG = 0.1438 ZAR

23/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The rand experienced significant volatility and depreciation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the country's economy and trade balance.

15/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The rand plunged against major currencies due to the global financial crisis and concerns about South Africa's economic stability.

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).

09/11/2001: Rand Weakens to Record Low

The rand weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar, due to global economic uncertainty and domestic political concerns.

01/01/1995: Establishment of Reserve Bank Independence

The South African Reserve Bank gained independence, allowing it to have more control over monetary policy.

27/04/1994: First Democratic Elections

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa, marking the end of apartheid and bringing political stability, positively affecting the rand's value.

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.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

The rand was decimalized, with 1 rand being equal to 100 cents.

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.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

The South African rand was introduced as the official currency, replacing the South African pound.

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.