01/01/2023: Planned Fourth Redenomination of Ariary
Madagascar announces plans for the fourth redenomination of the Ariary, aiming to simplify the currency system further.
01/01/2022: Currency Floatation
Angola transitioned from a fixed exchange rate to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the Kwanza's value to be determined by the market forces of supply and demand.
30/10/2020: Kwanza Devaluation
In response to economic challenges, Angola devalued the Kwanza by approximately 24%, increasing the exchange rate from 165 to 195 Kwanzas per US dollar.
01/01/2017: Third Redenomination of Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary experiences its third redenomination, resulting in the currency being divided by 5, making 1 new Ariary equal to 5 old Ariary.
15/04/2013: Currency Redesign
Angola launched a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and new designs to reflect national landmarks and culture.
01/08/2003: Second Redenomination of Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary goes through its second redenomination, with 1 new Ariary equal to 5 old Ariary.
08/11/1999: Return to Kwanza
Angola reintroduced the Kwanza as the official currency, replacing the Kwanza Reajustado, at a rate of 1,000 Kwanza Reajustado to 1 Kwanza.
18/02/1999: Introduction of Kwanza Reajustado
Kwanza Reajustado was introduced as a temporary currency, with 1 Kwanza Reajustado equal to 1,000 regular Kwanzas.
16/12/1993: First Redenomination of Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary undergoes its first redenomination, replacing the currency at a ratio of 1 new Ariary to 5 old Ariary.
31/03/1990: Kwanza Revaluation
In an attempt to combat hyperinflation, the government redenominated the currency, with 1 new Kwanza equal to 1,000 old Kwanzas.
01/01/1983: Introduction of Malagasy Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary is introduced as the new official currency of Madagascar, replacing the Malagasy Franc.
08/01/1977: Introduction of the Kwanza
Angola introduced the first Kwanza currency, replacing the Portuguese Escudo, with 1 Kwanza equal to 1 Escudo.
26/06/1975: Independence of Madagascar
Madagascar declares independence from French colonial rule, leading to changes in the national currency.
26/06/1961: Introduction of Malagasy Franc
Malagasy Franc introduced as the official currency of Madagascar to replace the French Franc.