20/03/2020: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant decline in oil prices, affecting Nigeria's economy and putting pressure on the Naira's exchange rate.
20/06/2016: Adoption of Flexible Exchange Rate Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria adopted a flexible exchange rate policy, allowing the Naira to float freely against other currencies based on market forces.
06/05/2015: Pegged to the euro
The Bulgarian Lev officially became a currency pegged to the euro, maintaining a fixed exchange rate, on May 6, 2015.
01/01/2002: Replacement of notes and coins
New series of notes and coins for the Bulgarian Lev were introduced, replacing the previous designs on January 1, 2002.
01/07/1999: Currency board arrangement
Bulgaria implemented a currency board arrangement, fixing the Bulgarian Lev to the euro at a rate of 1.95583 on July 1, 1999.
29/05/1999: Transition to Democratic Governance
Nigeria transitioned to democratic governance, leading to economic reforms and stability, positively affecting the value and management of the Naira currency.
12/06/1993: Introduction of the Third Nigerian Naira
The third Nigerian Naira (NGN) was introduced after the country's return to civilian rule following years of military regimes.
31/12/1984: Implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program
The Nigerian government implemented the Structural Adjustment Program, leading to a significant devaluation of the Naira and the adoption of a floating exchange rate.
01/07/1979: Adoption of the Second Nigerian Naira
The second Nigerian Naira (NGN) was introduced following the adoption of a new constitution and the country's transition to civilian rule.
01/07/1973: Introduction of decimal currency
The Nigerian Naira was introduced as the official currency of Nigeria, replacing the pound sterling with a decimal currency system.
15/09/1962: Introduction of the New Lev
The New Lev was introduced as a new currency in Bulgaria, replacing the Lev A, on September 15, 1962.
01/12/1952: Lev replaced by Lev A
The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by a new currency named Lev A on December 1, 1952 as a result of currency reform.
14/10/1923: Hyperinflation
Bulgaria experienced severe hyperinflation, causing the value of the Lev currency to plummet during the period from 1923 to 1924.
01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev
The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.