Historic Tongan paʻanga Samoan Tala

Tongan paʻanga samoan tala history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 1.1693 (17/01/2024) and the lowest 1.1741 (03/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.41.

TOP WST average rate for January 2024 is 1.15633, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +2.09 %.

01 January 20241 TOP = 1.165 WST
02 January 20241 TOP = 1.168 WST
03 January 20241 TOP = 1.170 WST
04 January 20241 TOP = 1.158 WST
05 January 20241 TOP = 1.156 WST
06 January 20241 TOP = 1.156 WST
07 January 20241 TOP = 1.152 WST
08 January 20241 TOP = 1.153 WST
09 January 20241 TOP = 1.145 WST
10 January 20241 TOP = 1.140 WST
11 January 20241 TOP = 1.137 WST
12 January 20241 TOP = 1.155 WST
14 January 20241 TOP = 1.155 WST
15 January 20241 TOP = 1.149 WST
16 January 20241 TOP = 1.154 WST
17 January 20241 TOP = 1.172 WST
18 January 20241 TOP = 1.167 WST
19 January 20241 TOP = 1.139 WST
22 January 20241 TOP = 1.171 WST
23 January 20241 TOP = 1.172 WST
24 January 20241 TOP = 1.172 WST
25 January 20241 TOP = 1.169 WST
26 January 20241 TOP = 1.141 WST
28 January 20241 TOP = 1.141 WST
29 January 20241 TOP = 1.166 WST
30 January 20241 TOP = 1.159 WST
31 January 20241 TOP = 1.140 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.