Historic United States dollar Lao kip

United States dollar lao kip history for June 2023. The highest quote for this month is 18809.3 (26/06/2023) and the lowest 18739.2 (26/06/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.37.

USD LAK average rate for June 2023 is 18148.4, the change between 01/06/2023 and 30/06/2023 is -5.44 %.

02 June 20231 USD = 17728.70 LAK
03 June 20231 USD = 17950.00 LAK
09 June 20231 USD = 18110.00 LAK
12 June 20231 USD = 17925.80 LAK
13 June 20231 USD = 18160.00 LAK
16 June 20231 USD = 18260.00 LAK
19 June 20231 USD = 18158.80 LAK
20 June 20231 USD = 18350.00 LAK
26 June 20231 USD = 18692.30 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.

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.