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.
03/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant fluctuations in the value of the Polish Zloty, influenced by global economic uncertainties and shocks to foreign trade.
17/11/2014: National Bank of Poland Intervention
The National Bank of Poland intervened in the currency market to weaken the Polish Zloty, aiming to stimulate exports and counter deflationary pressures.
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.
01/04/2011: Poland Joins the ERM II
Poland's participation in the European Exchange Rate Mechanism II aimed to facilitate converging towards the Euro and maintaining stability for the Polish Zloty.
27/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had repercussions on the Polish Zloty, with the currency experiencing devaluation and higher volatility due to market uncertainty.
01/05/2004: Poland's EU Accession
Poland's accession to the European Union had a profound impact on the Polish Zloty, as it became subject to EU regulations and influenced by the Eurozone.
02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued
Amidst the Asian financial crisis, the Lao government devalued the kip by approximately 20% against the US dollar.
04/06/1989: Fall of Communism in Poland
The end of communist rule in Poland led to significant economic and currency reforms, including a stabilization program that strengthened the Polish Zloty.
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.
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.
01/01/1950: Introduction of the Polish Zloty
The Polish Zloty was introduced as the official currency of Poland, replacing the old Polish currency. It played a crucial role in rebuilding the post-war economy.
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.