Historic Thai baht Lao kip

Thai baht lao kip history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 583.27 (07/02/2024) and the lowest 589.67 (03/02/2024). The difference between high and low is -1.1.

THB LAK average rate for February 2024 is 578.90815, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is +1.5 %.

01 February 20241 THB = 581.6 LAK
02 February 20241 THB = 587.0 LAK
03 February 20241 THB = 583.2 LAK
04 February 20241 THB = 583.6 LAK
05 February 20241 THB = 582.6 LAK
06 February 20241 THB = 576.0 LAK
07 February 20241 THB = 584.4 LAK
08 February 20241 THB = 585.9 LAK
09 February 20241 THB = 580.0 LAK
12 February 20241 THB = 573.7 LAK
13 February 20241 THB = 579.6 LAK
14 February 20241 THB = 576.8 LAK
15 February 20241 THB = 577.2 LAK
16 February 20241 THB = 577.7 LAK
17 February 20241 THB = 578.7 LAK
18 February 20241 THB = 576.0 LAK
19 February 20241 THB = 573.8 LAK
20 February 20241 THB = 570.8 LAK
21 February 20241 THB = 578.1 LAK
22 February 20241 THB = 580.6 LAK
23 February 20241 THB = 579.3 LAK
24 February 20241 THB = 580.3 LAK
25 February 20241 THB = 578.1 LAK
26 February 20241 THB = 573.7 LAK
27 February 20241 THB = 579.1 LAK
28 February 20241 THB = 580.0 LAK
29 February 20241 THB = 572.8 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.

15/04/2019: Coronation of King Rama X

King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation ceremony took place, affirming stability and continuity in the monarchy.

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.

19/09/2006: 2006 Thai coup d'état

The military staged a coup overthrowing the government, causing political instability and affecting the currency.

02/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

The Thai baht was devalued triggering the Asian financial crisis, resulting in economic recession and structural reforms.

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.

01/01/1980: Currency Floatation

The Thai baht was shifted from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, leading to increased volatility.

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.

14/10/1973: October 14 Uprising

A popular uprising against the military dictatorship led to political reforms and an increase in public participation.

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.

01/01/1942: Japanese Occupation

During World War II, Thailand was occupied by Japan, leading to the introduction of Japanese-sponsored banknotes.

24/06/1932: Siamese Revolution

The Siamese Revolution resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, marking the beginning of political changes in Thailand.