Historic Thai baht Lao kip

Thai baht lao kip history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 596.45 (02/01/2024) and the lowest 598.52 (06/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.35.

THB LAK average rate for January 2024 is 585.63185, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +1.08 %.

01 January 20241 THB = 591.2 LAK
02 January 20241 THB = 593.4 LAK
03 January 20241 THB = 599.2 LAK
04 January 20241 THB = 595.2 LAK
05 January 20241 THB = 597.0 LAK
06 January 20241 THB = 593.7 LAK
07 January 20241 THB = 594.7 LAK
08 January 20241 THB = 586.6 LAK
09 January 20241 THB = 589.0 LAK
10 January 20241 THB = 583.6 LAK
11 January 20241 THB = 587.8 LAK
12 January 20241 THB = 588.1 LAK
14 January 20241 THB = 589.9 LAK
15 January 20241 THB = 582.9 LAK
16 January 20241 THB = 583.2 LAK
17 January 20241 THB = 577.4 LAK
18 January 20241 THB = 580.2 LAK
19 January 20241 THB = 580.9 LAK
22 January 20241 THB = 575.1 LAK
23 January 20241 THB = 580.0 LAK
24 January 20241 THB = 579.4 LAK
25 January 20241 THB = 578.8 LAK
26 January 20241 THB = 578.4 LAK
28 January 20241 THB = 582.0 LAK
29 January 20241 THB = 576.1 LAK
30 January 20241 THB = 583.4 LAK
31 January 20241 THB = 584.9 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.
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