Convert United States Dollar to Haitian Gourde
Please provide values below to convert United States Dollar [USD] to Haitian Gourde [HTG], or Convert Haitian Gourde to United States Dollar.
How to Convert United States Dollar to Haitian Gourde
1 USD = 0.00762574665591945 HTG
Example: convert 15 USD to HTG:
15 USD = 15 × 0.00762574665591945 HTG = 0.114386199838792 HTG
United States Dollar to Haitian Gourde Conversion Table
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United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.
Haitian Gourde
The Haitian Gourde (HTG) is the official currency of Haiti, used for everyday transactions and monetary exchanges within the country.
History/Origin
The Haitian Gourde was introduced in 1875, replacing the Haitian franc, to modernize the country's currency system. It has undergone various reforms and devaluations over the years, with the current form established in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Haitian Gourde is the primary currency used in Haiti for all financial transactions, including retail, banking, and government operations. It is also used in currency exchange within the country.