Historic Lao kip United States dollar

Lao kip united states dollar history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.000052 (01/08/2023) and the lowest 0.000053 (01/08/2023). The difference between high and low is -1.92.

LAK USD average rate for August 2023 is 0.00005, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is +1.89 %.

01 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
04 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
07 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
08 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
10 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
12 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
14 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
15 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
17 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
20 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
21 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD
28 August 20231 LAK = 0.0001 USD

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.

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.

02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued

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

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.

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.