Historic Tongan paʻanga Lao kip

Tongan paʻanga lao kip history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 8883.4 (02/12/2023) and the lowest 8883.4 (02/12/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.

TOP LAK average rate for December 2023 is 8778.92296, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is -1.4 %.

01 December 20231 TOP = 8784.02 LAK
02 December 20231 TOP = 8883.40 LAK
03 December 20231 TOP = 8883.40 LAK
04 December 20231 TOP = 8799.34 LAK
05 December 20231 TOP = 8846.06 LAK
06 December 20231 TOP = 8843.92 LAK
07 December 20231 TOP = 8689.11 LAK
08 December 20231 TOP = 8746.41 LAK
10 December 20231 TOP = 8844.38 LAK
11 December 20231 TOP = 8660.87 LAK
12 December 20231 TOP = 8734.18 LAK
13 December 20231 TOP = 8688.38 LAK
14 December 20231 TOP = 8792.26 LAK
15 December 20231 TOP = 8795.43 LAK
16 December 20231 TOP = 8768.98 LAK
17 December 20231 TOP = 8768.98 LAK
18 December 20231 TOP = 8682.59 LAK
19 December 20231 TOP = 8752.29 LAK
20 December 20231 TOP = 8651.65 LAK
21 December 20231 TOP = 8835.67 LAK
22 December 20231 TOP = 8829.97 LAK
23 December 20231 TOP = 8817.09 LAK
24 December 20231 TOP = 8817.09 LAK
26 December 20231 TOP = 8792.01 LAK
27 December 20231 TOP = 8703.67 LAK
28 December 20231 TOP = 8712.92 LAK
29 December 20231 TOP = 8906.85 LAK

01/01/2021: Digitalization of the kip

The Bank of the Lao PDR introduced digital payment systems and promoted cashless transactions to modernize the use of the kip in the digital era.

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.

14/10/2013: Kip exchange rate liberalized

Laos liberalized its exchange rate regime, allowing the kip's value to be determined by market forces, leading to fluctuations in its value.

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.

02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued

Amidst the Asian financial crisis, the Lao government devalued the kip by approximately 20% against the US 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.

02/05/1980: Revaluation of the kip

The Lao government initiated a revaluation of the kip, resulting in the exchange rate of 1 new kip to 100 old kip.

02/12/1976: Kip becomes the sole legal tender

The Lao kip was declared as the sole legal tender in Laos, replacing the use of other currencies within the country.

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.

01/01/1952: Currency reform

Laos implemented a currency reform that replaced the French Indochinese piastre with the new kip, at an exchange rate of 100 new kip to 1 old piastre.

12/10/1945: Lao kip introduced

The Lao kip was first introduced as the official currency of Laos following the country's liberation from French colonial rule.