Historic Hong Kong dollar Guatemalan quetzal

Hong Kong dollar guatemalan quetzal history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 1.0016 (06/01/2024) and the lowest 1.0016 (07/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.

HKD GTQ average rate for January 2024 is 0.9805, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +0.53 %.

01 January 20241 HKD = 0.9806 GTQ
02 January 20241 HKD = 0.9813 GTQ
03 January 20241 HKD = 0.9780 GTQ
04 January 20241 HKD = 0.9776 GTQ
05 January 20241 HKD = 0.9782 GTQ
06 January 20241 HKD = 1.002 GTQ
07 January 20241 HKD = 1.002 GTQ
08 January 20241 HKD = 0.9753 GTQ
09 January 20241 HKD = 0.9782 GTQ
10 January 20241 HKD = 0.9771 GTQ
11 January 20241 HKD = 0.9759 GTQ
12 January 20241 HKD = 0.9771 GTQ
14 January 20241 HKD = 0.9999 GTQ
15 January 20241 HKD = 0.9747 GTQ
16 January 20241 HKD = 0.9753 GTQ
17 January 20241 HKD = 0.9771 GTQ
18 January 20241 HKD = 0.9755 GTQ
19 January 20241 HKD = 0.9758 GTQ
22 January 20241 HKD = 0.9761 GTQ
23 January 20241 HKD = 0.9769 GTQ
24 January 20241 HKD = 0.9756 GTQ
25 January 20241 HKD = 0.9766 GTQ
26 January 20241 HKD = 0.9772 GTQ
28 January 20241 HKD = 1.000 GTQ
29 January 20241 HKD = 0.9783 GTQ
30 January 20241 HKD = 0.9766 GTQ
31 January 20241 HKD = 0.9754 GTQ

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.