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1997 Asian financial crisis

Indonesia's monetary authorities widened the rupiah currency trading band

Jul, 1997
Indonesia

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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