Historic Saint Helena pound Qatari Rial

Saint Helena pound qatari rial history since 22/11/2024 until today (0 years). Search for SHP to QAR exchange rate history for a particular date, month or year.

is the currency (supplied by Government of Saint Helena and the currency supplied by Qatar Central Bank. The SHP QAR historical data can be seen on the Saint Helena pound qatari rial historical chart.

01/01/2021: Launch of a digital currency pilot program

Qatar announced the launch of a pilot program to test the use of a digital currency as part of its efforts to introduce blockchain technology in the financial sector.

05/06/2017: Qatar diplomatic crisis affects the currency

Following the diplomatic crisis and blockade imposed by neighboring countries, the Qatari rial faced volatility and depreciated against major currencies.

27/05/2015: Qatari rial pegged to a basket of currencies

The Qatari rial's peg was diversified to include a basket of currencies, reducing its dependence on the US dollar.

08/06/2001: Creation of the Qatar Central Bank

The Qatar Central Bank was established to replace the Qatar Currency Board and assume the responsibility of regulating the Qatari rial.

27/07/1997: Qatar Currency Board established

The Qatar Currency Board was established to regulate the issuance and circulation of the Qatari rial and maintain its stability.

27/03/1976: Currency pegged to the US Dollar

The Qatari rial was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD = 3.64 QAR to stabilize its value and promote trade.

24/06/1973: Introduction of Qatari Rial

Qatar officially introduced the Qatari rial as its currency, replacing the Gulf rupee at a rate of 1 rial = 1.65 rupees.