22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges
The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.
30/03/2020: SGD in COVID-19 Pandemic
The SGD faces volatility and fluctuations in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
13/10/2016: Celebrating 50 Years of Currency
Singapore commemorates 50 years of Singapore currency, showcasing the success and stability of the SGD.
23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization
Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.
02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented
The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.
21/07/2003: Currency Interchangeability Agreement with Brunei
The SGD and Brunei dollar become interchangeable at par value, enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.
02/01/2001: Floatation of SGD
Singapore allows the SGD to float freely against other currencies, abandoning the exchange rate peg and adopting a managed float system.
01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced
Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.
01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued
Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.
01/03/1973: Pegging to a Basket of Currencies
The SGD is pegged to a basket of currencies, leading to increased stability and reduced reliance on a single currency.
12/06/1967: Monetary Agreement with Malaysia
Singapore withdrew from the Malaysian dollar and issued its own currency.
12/06/1965: Independence of Singapore
The Singapore dollar (SGD) is introduced as the official currency upon Singapore's separation from Malaysia.
01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued
The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.
01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced
The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.