Historic Macanese pataca Tongan paʻanga

Macanese pataca tongan paʻanga history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.30163 (12/12/2023) and the lowest 0.30005 (14/12/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.52.

MOP TOP average rate for December 2023 is 0.29571, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is +3.38 %.

01 December 20231 MOP = 0.2962 TOP
02 December 20231 MOP = 0.2893 TOP
03 December 20231 MOP = 0.2893 TOP
04 December 20231 MOP = 0.2959 TOP
05 December 20231 MOP = 0.2969 TOP
06 December 20231 MOP = 0.2971 TOP
07 December 20231 MOP = 0.3004 TOP
08 December 20231 MOP = 0.3005 TOP
10 December 20231 MOP = 0.2912 TOP
11 December 20231 MOP = 0.3010 TOP
12 December 20231 MOP = 0.3015 TOP
13 December 20231 MOP = 0.3003 TOP
14 December 20231 MOP = 0.2990 TOP
15 December 20231 MOP = 0.2984 TOP
16 December 20231 MOP = 0.2917 TOP
17 December 20231 MOP = 0.2917 TOP
18 December 20231 MOP = 0.2982 TOP
19 December 20231 MOP = 0.2966 TOP
20 December 20231 MOP = 0.3017 TOP
21 December 20231 MOP = 0.2960 TOP
22 December 20231 MOP = 0.2965 TOP
23 December 20231 MOP = 0.2897 TOP
24 December 20231 MOP = 0.2897 TOP
26 December 20231 MOP = 0.2942 TOP
27 December 20231 MOP = 0.2992 TOP
28 December 20231 MOP = 0.3007 TOP
29 December 20231 MOP = 0.2909 TOP
30 December 20231 MOP = 0.2862 TOP

01/04/2020: 50th Anniversary of the Paʻanga

Tonga celebrated the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the paʻanga as its national currency.

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.

29/07/2014: Second Devaluation of the Paʻanga

Another devaluation occurred, this time by 20%, as part of Tonga's economic reform program.

14/03/2008: Currency Redenomination

Tonga redenominated its currency, removing three zeros from the paʻanga to simplify monetary transactions.

16/11/2006: Riot and Currency Crisis

Civil unrest and riots erupted in Tonga, leading to a currency crisis and a temporary suspension of trading the paʻanga.

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.

01/04/1991: First Devaluation of the Paʻanga

The paʻanga was devalued by 25% in an attempt to boost Tonga's economy and improve trade competitiveness.

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.

04/06/1975: Independence of Tonga

Tonga gained full independence from the United Kingdom, further solidifying the status of the paʻanga as its national 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.

01/04/1967: Introduction of the Paʻanga

The Tongan paʻanga was introduced as the official currency, replacing the pound at a rate of 1 pound = 2 paʻanga.

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.