The devaluation of the Haitian currency over the years, impact of the US Dollar in Haiti

Over the years, I've watch the Haiti currency plummet from it's original face value of 5 gourdes for 1 U.S. dollar to over 160 gourdes for one U.S. dollar recently. Why is that?


1 Gourde : Haitian Paper Currency, five of these were once worth US dollar

This shift in the currency exchange rates has significant implications for Haiti's economy, trade, and overall financial stability.

My Haitian father recalls 518 gourdes for 100 dollars US back in 1988

One of the primary reasons for the devaluation of the Haitian dollar is its peg to the US dollar.

Let's look at the timeline when the Haitian currency hit a milestone with regards to the US dollar:

Haiti Money - 50.5 Haitian Gourdes Now NEEDED for 1 US Dollar...

75 Gourdes for One US Dollar, When did it Happen?

The Haitian Economy is in the hole, 75.25 Gourdes for one U.S. Dollar

100 Haitian Gourdes for 1 Us Dollar - The Day Haiti's Worst Nightmare Became a Reality

Many countries, including Haiti, choose to peg their currency to the US dollar to maintain stability and boost.

Pegging a country's currency to the US dollar can have both benefits and challenges.

On one hand, it can provide a sense of stability and predictability for businesses and investors, as they can rely on fixed exchange rates.

This can help foster economic growth and attract foreign investment.

However, pegging a currency to another stronger currency like the US dollar can also have drawbacks.

It can limit a country's ability to conduct an independent monetary policy, as the central bank would need to adjust its interest rates and currency reserves to maintain the peg.

This can sometimes lead to challenges in managing inflation, economic growth, and external shocks.

Ultimately, whether pegging to the US dollar works depends on various factors, including the country's economic stability, monetary policy

The constant devaluation of the Haitian dollar in relation to the US dollar has sparked concerns and debates among economists and the general population but the problem is the Haitian policymakers...

Blah blah blah... Do we even have such a thing?

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