Historic Macanese pataca Malaysian ringgit

Macanese pataca malaysian ringgit history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.60191 (23/01/2024) and the lowest 0.60158 (30/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.05.

MOP MYR average rate for January 2024 is 0.59111, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -3.1 %.

01 January 20241 MOP = 0.5827 MYR
02 January 20241 MOP = 0.5822 MYR
03 January 20241 MOP = 0.5847 MYR
04 January 20241 MOP = 0.5859 MYR
05 January 20241 MOP = 0.5896 MYR
06 January 20241 MOP = 0.5783 MYR
07 January 20241 MOP = 0.5774 MYR
08 January 20241 MOP = 0.5933 MYR
09 January 20241 MOP = 0.5919 MYR
10 January 20241 MOP = 0.5902 MYR
11 January 20241 MOP = 0.5895 MYR
12 January 20241 MOP = 0.5899 MYR
13 January 20241 MOP = 0.5768 MYR
14 January 20241 MOP = 0.5766 MYR
15 January 20241 MOP = 0.5906 MYR
16 January 20241 MOP = 0.5934 MYR
17 January 20241 MOP = 0.5888 MYR
18 January 20241 MOP = 0.5987 MYR
19 January 20241 MOP = 0.5989 MYR
22 January 20241 MOP = 0.5991 MYR
23 January 20241 MOP = 0.6005 MYR
24 January 20241 MOP = 0.6004 MYR
25 January 20241 MOP = 0.6006 MYR
26 January 20241 MOP = 0.6008 MYR
28 January 20241 MOP = 0.5871 MYR
29 January 20241 MOP = 0.6002 MYR
30 January 20241 MOP = 0.6022 MYR
31 January 20241 MOP = 0.6008 MYR

18/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in the value of the ringgit, as global markets experienced volatility and economic slowdown.

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.

12/08/2015: Ringgit Depreciation

The Malaysian ringgit experienced a significant depreciation against major currencies due to falling oil prices and global economic uncertainties.

21/07/2005: Removal of Currency Peg

The Malaysian government removed the fixed exchange rate peg to the US dollar, allowing the ringgit to float freely based on market forces.

02/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

The Malaysian ringgit was heavily affected by the Asian financial crisis, leading to a currency devaluation and introduction of capital controls.

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.

12/06/1985: Currency Pegged to the US Dollar

The Malaysian ringgit was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of RM2.50 per USD to stabilize the economy.

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.

29/08/1975: Change to Malaysian Ringgit

The Malaysian dollar was renamed as the Malaysian ringgit, with the currency symbol RM, to reflect the country's independence and identity.

12/06/1967: Introduction of the Malaysian Dollar

The Malaysian dollar was introduced as the official currency of Malaysia, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar.

08/06/1967: Link with Portuguese escudo reestablished

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

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.