Historic Jamaican Dollar Cape Verdean escudo

Jamaican Dollar cape verdean escudo history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.66377 (30/01/2024) and the lowest 0.66191 (30/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.28.

JMD CVE average rate for January 2024 is 0.65726, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -1.65 %.

01 January 20241 JMD = 0.6512 CVE
02 January 20241 JMD = 0.6512 CVE
03 January 20241 JMD = 0.6530 CVE
04 January 20241 JMD = 0.6602 CVE
05 January 20241 JMD = 0.6598 CVE
06 January 20241 JMD = 0.6513 CVE
07 January 20241 JMD = 0.6513 CVE
08 January 20241 JMD = 0.6609 CVE
09 January 20241 JMD = 0.6586 CVE
10 January 20241 JMD = 0.6602 CVE
11 January 20241 JMD = 0.6561 CVE
12 January 20241 JMD = 0.6554 CVE
14 January 20241 JMD = 0.6503 CVE
15 January 20241 JMD = 0.6551 CVE
16 January 20241 JMD = 0.6548 CVE
17 January 20241 JMD = 0.6584 CVE
18 January 20241 JMD = 0.6618 CVE
19 January 20241 JMD = 0.6602 CVE
22 January 20241 JMD = 0.6583 CVE
23 January 20241 JMD = 0.6594 CVE
24 January 20241 JMD = 0.6619 CVE
25 January 20241 JMD = 0.6568 CVE
26 January 20241 JMD = 0.6579 CVE
28 January 20241 JMD = 0.6585 CVE
29 January 20241 JMD = 0.6580 CVE
30 January 20241 JMD = 0.6634 CVE
31 January 20241 JMD = 0.6620 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.

16/03/2015: Bank of Jamaica Act

The Bank of Jamaica Act was passed, granting the central bank greater autonomy in executing monetary policy and promoting financial stability.

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.

12/02/2013: Currency devaluation

To stabilize the economy, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by approximately 16.5% against major currencies.

28/11/2010: IMF agreement

Jamaica reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial support program to address economic challenges.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

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

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.

30/04/1994: Foreign exchange liberalization

Jamaica lifted restrictions on foreign exchange, allowing for more flexible trade and investment opportunities.

25/03/1991: JMD devaluation

Due to economic pressures, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by 33.3%, leading to an increase in the exchange rate.

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.

05/08/1971: Currency decimalization

Jamaica decimalized its currency, dividing the Jamaican Dollar into 100 cents instead of 20 shillings.

07/02/1969: Jamaican Dollar introduced

The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) was introduced as the official currency of Jamaica, replacing the Jamaican pound.