Historic Sierra Leonean leone Cape Verdean escudo

Sierra Leonean leone cape verdean escudo history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.005165 (30/01/2024) and the lowest 0.005162 (29/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.06.

SLL CVE average rate for January 2024 is 0.00502, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -1.96 %.

01 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
02 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
03 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
04 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
05 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
06 January 20241 SLL = 0.0044 CVE
07 January 20241 SLL = 0.0044 CVE
08 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
09 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
10 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
11 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
12 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
14 January 20241 SLL = 0.0044 CVE
15 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
16 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
17 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
18 January 20241 SLL = 0.0052 CVE
19 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
22 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
23 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
24 January 20241 SLL = 0.0052 CVE
25 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
26 January 20241 SLL = 0.0051 CVE
28 January 20241 SLL = 0.0045 CVE
29 January 20241 SLL = 0.0052 CVE
30 January 20241 SLL = 0.0052 CVE
31 January 20241 SLL = 0.0052 CVE

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.

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.

27/04/2010: Adoption of new currency symbol

Sierra Leone adopts a new currency symbol for the leone (Le), representing its cultural heritage and national identity.

01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo

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

29/07/2003: Introduction of new leone notes

Sierra Leone introduces a new series of leone banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

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.

22/02/1996: Civil war ends

The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.

29/04/1980: Coup d'etat

A military coup takes place in Sierra Leone, leading to economic instability and a decline in the value of the leone.

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.

15/07/1974: Redenomination of the leone

Sierra Leone redenominates its currency, replacing the old leone with a new leone at a ratio of 1:4.

04/11/1971: Introduction of decimal currency

Sierra Leone adopts a decimal currency system, replacing the pound with the leone as its new official currency.

27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.