Historic Saudi riyal Lao kip

Saudi riyal lao kip history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 5521.73 (28/01/2024) and the lowest 5521.88 (28/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.

SAR LAK average rate for January 2024 is 5482.57, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -1.6 %.

01 January 20241 SAR = 5433.24 LAK
02 January 20241 SAR = 5432.32 LAK
03 January 20241 SAR = 5473.50 LAK
04 January 20241 SAR = 5472.77 LAK
05 January 20241 SAR = 5496.60 LAK
06 January 20241 SAR = 5493.18 LAK
07 January 20241 SAR = 5492.89 LAK
08 January 20241 SAR = 5418.65 LAK
09 January 20241 SAR = 5494.53 LAK
10 January 20241 SAR = 5439.77 LAK
11 January 20241 SAR = 5494.89 LAK
12 January 20241 SAR = 5493.22 LAK
14 January 20241 SAR = 5494.37 LAK
15 January 20241 SAR = 5437.63 LAK
16 January 20241 SAR = 5443.28 LAK
17 January 20241 SAR = 5454.72 LAK
18 January 20241 SAR = 5510.41 LAK
19 January 20241 SAR = 5509.92 LAK
22 January 20241 SAR = 5448.80 LAK
23 January 20241 SAR = 5508.85 LAK
24 January 20241 SAR = 5512.97 LAK
25 January 20241 SAR = 5518.51 LAK
26 January 20241 SAR = 5517.81 LAK
28 January 20241 SAR = 5521.88 LAK
29 January 20241 SAR = 5475.84 LAK
30 January 20241 SAR = 5518.68 LAK
31 January 20241 SAR = 5520.16 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.

20/05/2018: SAMA grants licenses for full-fledged digital banks

SAMA issued licenses to two banks for providing digital banking services, reflecting a shift towards digitalization in the financial sector.

21/12/2016: Saudi Arabia introduces the SAR 200 note

A new 200 riyal banknote was introduced, featuring a portrait of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

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.

20/12/2003: Launch of Riyal Interbank Express (SARIE)

SAMA launched SARIE, a real-time gross settlement system, improving interbank transactions and money transfers.

02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued

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

27/05/1997: Introduction of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency new design series

SAMA introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

30/06/1986: Saudi riyal pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD

Saudi Arabia pegged its currency to the USD, ensuring stability and ease of trade with international partners.

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.

01/03/1952: Introduction of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA)

SAMA was established as the central bank of Saudi Arabia, responsible for issuing and managing the Saudi riyal.

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.

23/09/1932: Establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi riyal currency was introduced following the unification of the Kingdom under King Abdulaziz Al Saud.