Historic Tongan paʻanga Samoan Tala

Tongan paʻanga samoan tala history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 1.1776 (20/02/2024) and the lowest 1.1831 (20/02/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.47.

TOP WST average rate for February 2024 is 1.1593, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is -0.82 %.

01 February 20241 TOP = 1.158 WST
02 February 20241 TOP = 1.163 WST
03 February 20241 TOP = 1.163 WST
04 February 20241 TOP = 1.163 WST
05 February 20241 TOP = 1.163 WST
06 February 20241 TOP = 1.162 WST
07 February 20241 TOP = 1.127 WST
08 February 20241 TOP = 1.136 WST
09 February 20241 TOP = 1.183 WST
12 February 20241 TOP = 1.171 WST
13 February 20241 TOP = 1.172 WST
14 February 20241 TOP = 1.142 WST
15 February 20241 TOP = 1.143 WST
16 February 20241 TOP = 1.146 WST
17 February 20241 TOP = 1.146 WST
18 February 20241 TOP = 1.146 WST
19 February 20241 TOP = 1.171 WST
20 February 20241 TOP = 1.178 WST
21 February 20241 TOP = 1.170 WST
22 February 20241 TOP = 1.163 WST
23 February 20241 TOP = 1.162 WST
24 February 20241 TOP = 1.162 WST
25 February 20241 TOP = 1.162 WST
26 February 20241 TOP = 1.157 WST
27 February 20241 TOP = 1.153 WST
28 February 20241 TOP = 1.171 WST
29 February 20241 TOP = 1.168 WST

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.