Historic Jamaican Dollar Lao kip

Jamaican Dollar lao kip history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 134.76 (08/02/2024) and the lowest 135.29 (24/02/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.39.

JMD LAK average rate for February 2024 is 134.03741, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is +0.76 %.

01 February 20241 JMD = 134.6 LAK
02 February 20241 JMD = 134.7 LAK
03 February 20241 JMD = 133.7 LAK
04 February 20241 JMD = 133.7 LAK
05 February 20241 JMD = 133.1 LAK
06 February 20241 JMD = 133.3 LAK
07 February 20241 JMD = 134.4 LAK
08 February 20241 JMD = 134.6 LAK
09 February 20241 JMD = 135.0 LAK
12 February 20241 JMD = 133.0 LAK
13 February 20241 JMD = 134.3 LAK
14 February 20241 JMD = 134.5 LAK
15 February 20241 JMD = 134.2 LAK
16 February 20241 JMD = 134.1 LAK
17 February 20241 JMD = 133.6 LAK
18 February 20241 JMD = 133.6 LAK
19 February 20241 JMD = 133.2 LAK
20 February 20241 JMD = 133.0 LAK
21 February 20241 JMD = 134.2 LAK
22 February 20241 JMD = 134.4 LAK
23 February 20241 JMD = 134.3 LAK
24 February 20241 JMD = 135.3 LAK
25 February 20241 JMD = 134.0 LAK
26 February 20241 JMD = 133.4 LAK
27 February 20241 JMD = 134.4 LAK
28 February 20241 JMD = 135.0 LAK
29 February 20241 JMD = 133.6 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.

16/03/2015: Bank of Jamaica Act

The Bank of Jamaica Act was passed, granting the central bank greater autonomy in executing monetary policy and promoting financial stability.

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.

12/02/2013: Currency devaluation

To stabilize the economy, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by approximately 16.5% against major currencies.

28/11/2010: IMF agreement

Jamaica reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial support program to address economic challenges.

02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued

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

30/04/1994: Foreign exchange liberalization

Jamaica lifted restrictions on foreign exchange, allowing for more flexible trade and investment opportunities.

25/03/1991: JMD devaluation

Due to economic pressures, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by 33.3%, leading to an increase in the exchange rate.

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.

05/08/1971: Currency decimalization

Jamaica decimalized its currency, dividing the Jamaican Dollar into 100 cents instead of 20 shillings.

07/02/1969: Jamaican Dollar introduced

The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) was introduced as the official currency of Jamaica, replacing the Jamaican pound.

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.