01/01/2022: Transition to Central Bank of Russia Currency
Kyrgyzstan joined the Eurasian Economic Union and adopted the Russian ruble as its official currency, replacing the Kyrgyzstani Som.
18/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in the value of the ringgit, as global markets experienced volatility and economic slowdown.
13/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Effects
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions and uncertainty, affecting the Kyrgyzstani Som's exchange rate.
12/08/2015: Ringgit Depreciation
The Malaysian ringgit experienced a significant depreciation against major currencies due to falling oil prices and global economic uncertainties.
20/05/2014: Kazakhstani Tenge Devaluation
Kazakhstan devalued its currency, the tenge, which had a significant impact on the Kyrgyzstani Som, leading to its depreciation.
07/04/2010: Protests and Political Unrest
Large-scale protests and political unrest erupted in Kyrgyzstan, causing instability and impacting the value of the Som.
01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact
The global financial crisis led to a sharp depreciation of the Kyrgyzstani Som, affecting the country's economy.
21/07/2005: Removal of Currency Peg
The Malaysian government removed the fixed exchange rate peg to the US dollar, allowing the ringgit to float freely based on market forces.
02/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis
The Malaysian ringgit was heavily affected by the Asian financial crisis, leading to a currency devaluation and introduction of capital controls.
01/11/1995: Introduction of New Som
The Kyrgyzstani government introduced the new som, with 1 new som being equivalent to 200 old som.
10/05/1993: Introduction of the Kyrgyzstani Som
The Kyrgyzstani Som was introduced as the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, replacing the Soviet ruble.
12/06/1985: Currency Pegged to the US Dollar
The Malaysian ringgit was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of RM2.50 per USD to stabilize the economy.
29/08/1975: Change to Malaysian Ringgit
The Malaysian dollar was renamed as the Malaysian ringgit, with the currency symbol RM, to reflect the country's independence and identity.
12/06/1967: Introduction of the Malaysian Dollar
The Malaysian dollar was introduced as the official currency of Malaysia, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar.