Historic Tongan paʻanga Macanese pataca

Tongan paʻanga macanese pataca history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 3.4781 (30/12/2023) and the lowest 3.4943 (30/12/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.47.

TOP MOP average rate for December 2023 is 3.38249, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is -3.49 %.

01 December 20231 TOP = 3.376 MOP
02 December 20231 TOP = 3.457 MOP
03 December 20231 TOP = 3.456 MOP
04 December 20231 TOP = 3.380 MOP
05 December 20231 TOP = 3.368 MOP
06 December 20231 TOP = 3.366 MOP
07 December 20231 TOP = 3.329 MOP
08 December 20231 TOP = 3.328 MOP
10 December 20231 TOP = 3.434 MOP
11 December 20231 TOP = 3.323 MOP
12 December 20231 TOP = 3.317 MOP
13 December 20231 TOP = 3.330 MOP
14 December 20231 TOP = 3.344 MOP
15 December 20231 TOP = 3.351 MOP
16 December 20231 TOP = 3.428 MOP
17 December 20231 TOP = 3.428 MOP
18 December 20231 TOP = 3.354 MOP
19 December 20231 TOP = 3.371 MOP
20 December 20231 TOP = 3.315 MOP
21 December 20231 TOP = 3.378 MOP
22 December 20231 TOP = 3.373 MOP
23 December 20231 TOP = 3.452 MOP
24 December 20231 TOP = 3.452 MOP
26 December 20231 TOP = 3.399 MOP
27 December 20231 TOP = 3.342 MOP
28 December 20231 TOP = 3.326 MOP
29 December 20231 TOP = 3.437 MOP
30 December 20231 TOP = 3.494 MOP

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.