Historic South Korean Won Tongan paʻanga

South Korean Won tongan paʻanga history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.001785 (11/01/2024) and the lowest 0.001784 (12/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.06.

KRW TOP average rate for January 2024 is 0.00177, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +0.45 %.

01 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
02 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
03 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
04 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
05 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
06 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
07 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
08 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
09 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
10 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
11 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
12 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
14 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
15 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
16 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
17 January 20241 KRW = 0.0017 TOP
18 January 20241 KRW = 0.0017 TOP
19 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
22 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
23 January 20241 KRW = 0.0017 TOP
24 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
25 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
26 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
28 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
29 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
30 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 TOP
31 January 20241 KRW = 0.0018 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.

27/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis

The Korean Won faced significant volatility during the global financial crisis, as global markets tumbled and investor confidence wavered.

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.

01/01/1998: Establishment of IMF Program

South Korea agreed to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, which stabilized the value of the Korean Won and initiated economic reforms.

03/12/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

The Korean Won experienced a sharp depreciation during the Asian Financial Crisis, causing severe economic hardships and requiring international assistance.

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.

27/02/1980: Declaration of Martial Law

Amidst political turmoil, President Chun Doo-hwan declared martial law, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the Korean Won.

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.

22/06/1962: Introduction of the Hwan

To combat inflation, the South Korean government introduced the Hwan as the new currency, replacing the old Korean Won.

27/07/1953: Armistice Agreement

Following the Korean War, the Armistice Agreement was signed, stabilizing the region and aiding in the recovery of the Korean Won.

15/08/1945: Liberation from Japanese Rule

Upon the end of Japanese colonial rule, the Korean Won was introduced as the official currency of South Korea.