Historic Samoan Tala Tongan paʻanga

Samoan Tala tongan paʻanga history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.87623 (28/01/2024) and the lowest 0.87623 (28/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.

WST TOP average rate for January 2024 is 0.86489, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -2.13 %.

01 January 20241 WST = 0.8586 TOP
02 January 20241 WST = 0.8563 TOP
03 January 20241 WST = 0.8550 TOP
04 January 20241 WST = 0.8634 TOP
05 January 20241 WST = 0.8653 TOP
06 January 20241 WST = 0.8653 TOP
07 January 20241 WST = 0.8683 TOP
08 January 20241 WST = 0.8671 TOP
09 January 20241 WST = 0.8734 TOP
10 January 20241 WST = 0.8775 TOP
11 January 20241 WST = 0.8796 TOP
12 January 20241 WST = 0.8660 TOP
14 January 20241 WST = 0.8660 TOP
15 January 20241 WST = 0.8701 TOP
16 January 20241 WST = 0.8666 TOP
17 January 20241 WST = 0.8532 TOP
18 January 20241 WST = 0.8572 TOP
19 January 20241 WST = 0.8783 TOP
22 January 20241 WST = 0.8538 TOP
23 January 20241 WST = 0.8531 TOP
24 January 20241 WST = 0.8533 TOP
25 January 20241 WST = 0.8555 TOP
26 January 20241 WST = 0.8762 TOP
28 January 20241 WST = 0.8762 TOP
29 January 20241 WST = 0.8574 TOP
30 January 20241 WST = 0.8626 TOP
31 January 20241 WST = 0.8769 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.