1997 Asian financial crisis - Indonesia's monetary authorities widened the rupiah currency trading band
Time: Jul, 1997
Place: Indonesia
Details: In July 1997, when Thailand float the baht, Indonesia's monetary authorities widened the rupiah currency trading band from 8% to 12%. The rupiah suddenly came under severe attack in August.
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