Convert KGS to LAK — live rate

Convert Kyrgystani Soms to Laotian Kips and compare the real cost of sending money.

KGS
LAK
1 KGS = 247.4010 LAK • Mid-market rate
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Historical KGS/LAK exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: KGS to LAK

1 KGS → 247.40 LAK
5 KGS → 1,237.01 LAK
10 KGS → 2,474.01 LAK
50 KGS → 12,370.05 LAK
100 KGS → 24,740.10 LAK
500 KGS → 123,700.50 LAK
1,000 KGS → 247,401.00 LAK
5,000 KGS → 1,237,005.00 LAK

Real cost of KGS → LAK

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 KGS
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

KGS — Kyrgystani Som
ISO Code KGS
Symbol лв
Central Bank National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Common Notes 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000 som
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LAK — Laotian Kip
ISO Code LAK
Symbol ₭
Central Bank Bank of the Lao P.D.R.
Common Notes ₭500, ₭1000, ₭2000, ₭5000, ₭10000, ₭20000, ₭50000, ₭100000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.