20/03/2020: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant decline in oil prices, affecting Nigeria's economy and putting pressure on the Naira's exchange rate.
20/06/2016: Adoption of Flexible Exchange Rate Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria adopted a flexible exchange rate policy, allowing the Naira to float freely against other currencies based on market forces.
09/03/2012: Introduction of New Banknotes
Hungary introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features, aiming to combat counterfeiting and improve the forint's credibility.
23/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the Hungarian forint, resulting in a significant depreciation against major foreign currencies.
01/05/2004: Accession to the European Union
Hungary joined the European Union, bringing the forint closer to the eurozone and influencing its future trajectory as an EU currency.
28/02/2001: Currency Exchange Rate Stability
The Hungarian government adopted a policy of maintaining a stable exchange rate for the forint against the euro, contributing to the currency's stability.
29/05/1999: Transition to Democratic Governance
Nigeria transitioned to democratic governance, leading to economic reforms and stability, positively affecting the value and management of the Naira currency.
12/06/1993: Introduction of the Third Nigerian Naira
The third Nigerian Naira (NGN) was introduced after the country's return to civilian rule following years of military regimes.
16/06/1989: Transition to a Market Economy
Hungary implemented economic reforms, including the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, with significant impacts on the forint's value and exchange rate.
31/12/1984: Implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program
The Nigerian government implemented the Structural Adjustment Program, leading to a significant devaluation of the Naira and the adoption of a floating exchange rate.
01/07/1979: Adoption of the Second Nigerian Naira
The second Nigerian Naira (NGN) was introduced following the adoption of a new constitution and the country's transition to civilian rule.
01/07/1973: Introduction of decimal currency
The Nigerian Naira was introduced as the official currency of Nigeria, replacing the pound sterling with a decimal currency system.
20/08/1949: Forint becomes a planned economy currency
Hungary's currency, including the forint, became part of the planned socialist economy under the control of the Hungarian Workers' Party.
03/08/1946: Introduction of the Forint
The forint was introduced as the official currency of Hungary, replacing the previous pengő, which had been severely devalued during World War II.