Historic Hong Kong dollar Yemeni Rial

Hong Kong dollar yemeni rial history since 14/05/2024 until today (0 years). Search for HKD to YER exchange rate history for a particular date, month or year.

is the currency (supplied by Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the currency supplied by Central Bank of Yemen. The HKD YER historical data can be seen on the Hong Kong dollar yemeni rial historical chart.

11/02/2020: Currency Devaluation

The Yemeni Rial witnessed another devaluation as the Central Bank of Yemen devalued the currency by 25% to ease foreign currency shortages and stabilize the economy.

13/10/2016: Central Bank Relocation

The internationally recognized government of Yemen relocated the Central Bank from Sana'a to Aden, causing further fragmentation in the value and availability of the Yemeni Rial.

16/09/2015: Houthi Takeover and Currency Instability

Following the Houthi rebel's takeover of the capital Sana'a, the Yemeni Rial faced further instability, resulting in hyperinflation and a depreciation of its value.

27/09/2009: Government Decision

The Yemeni government announced a 9.3% devaluation of the rial as a measure to cope with the economic crisis and declining oil revenues.

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.

04/05/1994: Civil War and Currency Devaluation

During the Yemeni Civil War, the Yemeni Rial experienced a significant devaluation, with the exchange rate reaching around 200 rials for 1 US dollar.

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.

22/05/1990: Yemeni Unification

The Yemeni Rial became the official currency of the newly unified country of Yemen after the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen).

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.

26/08/1948: Currency Introduction

The Yemeni Rial (YER) was first introduced as the official currency of North Yemen, replacing the Yemeni Riyal at a rate of 1 rial = 1,000 Riyals.

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.

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.