Historic Swiss franc Falkland Islands pound

Swiss franc falkland islands pound history for September 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.89937 (22/09/2023) and the lowest 0.9005 (18/09/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.13.

CHF FKP average rate for September 2023 is 0.89806, the change between 01/09/2023 and 30/09/2023 is +0.45 %.

01 September 20231 CHF = 0.8996 FKP
05 September 20231 CHF = 0.8982 FKP
06 September 20231 CHF = 0.8937 FKP
11 September 20231 CHF = 0.8945 FKP
18 September 20231 CHF = 0.8997 FKP
22 September 20231 CHF = 0.9014 FKP
25 September 20231 CHF = 0.8999 FKP
26 September 20231 CHF = 0.9004 FKP
27 September 20231 CHF = 0.8977 FKP
29 September 20231 CHF = 0.8955 FKP

18/07/2016: New Polymer Banknotes Issued

The Falkland Islands government introduces new polymer banknotes to replace the older paper versions, enhancing the durability and security of their currency.

15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.

06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.

13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro

Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.

14/06/1983: Pegging to the Pound Sterling

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is officially pegged to the British pound sterling (GBP) at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring a stable exchange rate.

08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc

Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.

14/05/1971: New Decimalized Currency Introduced

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is decimalized, with the introduction of a new currency system based on the decimal system.

01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank

The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).

24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum

Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.

28/04/1899: Currency Board Established

The Falkland Islands Currency Board is established, introducing the first Falkland Islands pound (FKP) as the official currency.

06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850

The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.

02/01/1833: Argentina Removed from Islands

British forces remove Argentine authorities from the Falkland Islands, solidifying British control over the territory.

03/01/1829: First British Colony Declared

British Captain Onslow declares the Falkland Islands a British colony, leading to the establishment of a formal British presence in the region.

02/01/1764: First British Settlement

British Captain Byron claims the Falkland Islands for Britain, establishing the first permanent British settlement in the region.