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.
25/02/2020: Introduction of New Large Denomination Banknotes
Uzbekistan introduced new 100,000 and 200,000 som banknotes to meet the requirements of the growing economy and reduce cash circulation.
08/02/2019: Exchange Rate Unification
Uzbekistan unified the official and black-market exchange rates, allowing for more transparency in currency transactions.
03/09/2018: Denomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan announced a 1:10,000 denomination of the som, as part of ongoing currency reform.
05/09/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime
Uzbekistan transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Uzbekistani Som's value to be determined by market forces.
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.
10/03/2001: Introduction of New Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan introduced a new som, with 1 new som equaling 1,000 old soms, as a result of currency reform.
10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.
01/07/1994: Redenomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan redenominated its currency, with 1 new som replacing 1,000 old soms to combat hyperinflation.
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.
01/07/1993: Introduction of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistani Som (UZS) was introduced as the official currency of Uzbekistan after the country gained independence from the Soviet Union.
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.