Historic Macanese pataca South African rand

Macanese pataca south african rand history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 2.4927 (05/10/2023) and the lowest 2.452 (09/10/2023). The difference between high and low is 1.63.

MOP ZAR average rate for October 2023 is 2.40407, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -2.4 %.

01 October 20231 MOP = 2.340 ZAR
02 October 20231 MOP = 2.391 ZAR
03 October 20231 MOP = 2.437 ZAR
04 October 20231 MOP = 2.450 ZAR
05 October 20231 MOP = 2.456 ZAR
06 October 20231 MOP = 2.484 ZAR
07 October 20231 MOP = 2.392 ZAR
08 October 20231 MOP = 2.392 ZAR
09 October 20231 MOP = 2.468 ZAR
10 October 20231 MOP = 2.431 ZAR
11 October 20231 MOP = 2.414 ZAR
12 October 20231 MOP = 2.391 ZAR
13 October 20231 MOP = 2.416 ZAR
16 October 20231 MOP = 2.410 ZAR
17 October 20231 MOP = 2.387 ZAR
18 October 20231 MOP = 2.391 ZAR
19 October 20231 MOP = 2.410 ZAR
20 October 20231 MOP = 2.415 ZAR
21 October 20231 MOP = 2.343 ZAR
22 October 20231 MOP = 2.356 ZAR
23 October 20231 MOP = 2.415 ZAR
24 October 20231 MOP = 2.408 ZAR
25 October 20231 MOP = 2.415 ZAR
26 October 20231 MOP = 2.431 ZAR
27 October 20231 MOP = 2.406 ZAR
28 October 20231 MOP = 2.341 ZAR
29 October 20231 MOP = 2.341 ZAR
30 October 20231 MOP = 2.391 ZAR
31 October 20231 MOP = 2.396 ZAR

23/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The rand experienced significant volatility and depreciation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the country's economy and trade balance.

20/12/2019: Macao–Hong Kong Financial Cooperation Agreement signed

The Macau and Hong Kong authorities signed a financial cooperation agreement to strengthen monetary and financial stability, impacting the value and role of the Macanese pataca.

15/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The rand plunged against major currencies due to the global financial crisis and concerns about South Africa's economic stability.

09/11/2001: Rand Weakens to Record Low

The rand weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar, due to global economic uncertainty and domestic political concerns.

08/05/1995: Currency board system implemented

Macau adopted a currency board system, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Macanese pataca and the Hong Kong dollar.

01/01/1995: Establishment of Reserve Bank Independence

The South African Reserve Bank gained independence, allowing it to have more control over monetary policy.

27/04/1994: First Democratic Elections

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa, marking the end of apartheid and bringing political stability, positively affecting the rand's value.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

The rand was decimalized, with 1 rand being equal to 100 cents.

20/10/1977: Internationalization of the pataca

Macau allowed the international use and exchange of the Macanese pataca, strengthening its role as a stable and convertible currency.

08/06/1967: Link with Portuguese escudo reestablished

The Macanese pataca was once again pegged to the Portuguese escudo, ending the gold standard era.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

The South African rand was introduced as the official currency, replacing the South African pound.

18/06/1948: Gold standard introduced

The Macanese pataca switched to the gold standard, with its value pegged to gold coins. The gold standard lasted until 1967.

17/03/1906: Silver standard established

Macau adopted the silver standard for the pataca, linking its value to silver coins in circulation. This standard remained in place until 1948.

27/10/1901: Introduction of Macanese pataca

The Macanese pataca was first introduced as the official currency of Macau, replacing the Portuguese real. It was initially pegged to the Portuguese escudo.