Historic Samoan Tala Tongan paʻanga

Samoan Tala tongan paʻanga history for September 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.85931 (26/09/2023) and the lowest 0.88077 (18/09/2023). The difference between high and low is -2.5.

WST TOP average rate for September 2023 is 0.85699, the change between 01/09/2023 and 30/09/2023 is +0.01 %.

01 September 20231 WST = 0.8514 TOP
05 September 20231 WST = 0.8858 TOP
06 September 20231 WST = 0.8481 TOP
11 September 20231 WST = 0.8529 TOP
18 September 20231 WST = 0.8808 TOP
23 September 20231 WST = 0.8508 TOP
24 September 20231 WST = 0.8541 TOP
25 September 20231 WST = 0.8527 TOP
26 September 20231 WST = 0.8516 TOP
27 September 20231 WST = 0.8530 TOP
29 September 20231 WST = 0.8513 TOP
30 September 20231 WST = 0.8513 TOP

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.