04/11/2021: Resignation of Central Bank Governor and Lira Volatility
Following the resignation of the Turkish Central Bank governor, the lira experiences significant volatility in the foreign exchange market.
13/05/2020: Introduction of New Thousand Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with higher denominations to address issues of inflation and to streamline transactions in a cash-based economy.
10/08/2018: Currency Crisis and Lira Depreciation
The Turkish lira suffers a severe depreciation due to escalating tensions with the United States and concerns over the Turkish economy.
15/07/2016: Failed Coup Attempt and Lira Plunge
After a failed coup attempt, the value of the Turkish lira plunges as political instability increases.
01/05/2016: Currency Floatation
The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.
07/08/2012: Introduction of New Kwacha Coins
Malawi introduced new coins to replace smaller denominations of the kwacha banknotes, facilitating transactions and reducing the cost of producing money.
30/04/2008: Global Financial Crisis and Turkish Lira
The Turkish lira experiences a significant depreciation as a result of the global financial crisis.
01/01/2005: Introduction of New Turkish Lira (TRY)
Turkey introduces a new version of the Turkish lira, denoted as TRY, with a new currency symbol.
10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.
14/06/1994: Malawi's First Multiparty Democratic Elections
Malawi held its first multiparty democratic elections, leading to a political and economic transition which affected the value of the kwacha.
01/09/1979: First Devaluation of the Kwacha
The Malawian government devalued the kwacha by 30% in response to economic challenges and to promote exports.
06/07/1971: Introduction of the Malawian Kwacha
The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) was introduced as the official currency of Malawi, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound.
29/10/1930: Adoption of the New Turkish Lira
The Turkish government introduces the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası) to replace the old currency.
29/10/1923: Founding of the Republic of Turkey
The Turkish lira is officially established as the currency of the newly founded Turkish Republic.