14/09/2020: Introduction of Currency Controls
Argentina tightens currency controls to stabilize the peso and prevent capital flight, imposing restrictions on foreign currency purchases and transfers, marking a significant shift in monetary policy.
25/02/2020: Introduction of New Large Denomination Banknotes
Uzbekistan introduced new 100,000 and 200,000 som banknotes to meet the requirements of the growing economy and reduce cash circulation.
11/08/2019: Primary Elections and Peso Devaluation
Following the primary elections, uncertainty in the financial markets leads to a significant devaluation of the peso, causing economic turmoil and further exacerbating the country's financial difficulties.
08/02/2019: Exchange Rate Unification
Uzbekistan unified the official and black-market exchange rates, allowing for more transparency in currency transactions.
03/09/2018: Denomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan announced a 1:10,000 denomination of the som, as part of ongoing currency reform.
05/09/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime
Uzbekistan transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Uzbekistani Som's value to be determined by market forces.
09/12/2015: Change in Government
Mauricio Macri assumes the presidency, bringing in economic reforms and liberalization policies, impacting the exchange rate and the value of the Argentine peso.
02/12/2001: Economic Crisis and Devaluation
Argentina faces a severe economic crisis, resulting in the devaluation of the peso, leading to a sharp decline in its value and triggering social and political unrest.
10/03/2001: Introduction of New Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan introduced a new som, with 1 new som equaling 1,000 old soms, as a result of currency reform.
01/07/1994: Redenomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan redenominated its currency, with 1 new som replacing 1,000 old soms to combat hyperinflation.
01/07/1993: Introduction of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistani Som (UZS) was introduced as the official currency of Uzbekistan after the country gained independence from the Soviet Union.
31/03/1991: Introduction of Convertibility Plan
The Convertibility Plan is implemented, fixing the exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar on a one-to-one basis, as an attempt to control inflation.
06/01/1985: Introduction of Austral as a new currency
The Argentine government replaces the peso with the Austral as the new currency, aiming to stabilize the economy and tackle hyperinflation.
29/01/1983: End of the military dictatorship
After seven years of military rule, democratic elections are held in Argentina, leading to the end of the military dictatorship and the beginning of a period of economic and political transition.