Historic Pakistani rupee Cape Verdean escudo

04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.

16/07/2019: IMF Bailout Package

Pakistan reached an agreement with the IMF for a three-year, $6 billion bailout package to address its balance of payments crisis, affecting the value of the Pakistani rupee.

30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued

Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.

31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro

Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.

11/12/2013: IMF Loan Program

Pakistan signed a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize its economy, resulting in devaluation of the Pakistani rupee.

01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis

The global financial crisis led to a depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against major international currencies due to economic instability.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.

28/05/1999: Introduction of State Bank of Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan was given full autonomous control over the monetary policy, which had a significant impact on the value of the Pakistani rupee.

01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro

The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.

17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo

A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.

05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde

The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.

16/12/1971: Separation of East Pakistan

Following the separation of East Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh, the Pakistani rupee underwent a major devaluation.

01/07/1955: Replacement of Indian Rupee

The Pakistani rupee replaced the Indian rupee as the official currency of Pakistan after the two countries separated.

17/08/1947: Independence of Pakistan

The Pakistani rupee was introduced as the official currency of Pakistan after the country gained independence from British rule.