1 LAK to UGX - Convert Lao Kip to Ugandan Shilling

Looking at the 30-day window, the LAK/UGX pair traded in a range of 0.163400 to 0.174900. The monthly average was 0.169298 with 2.01% volatility. The relatively low volatility indicates stable trading conditions for the LAK/UGX currency pair.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 LAK = 0.165299 UGX, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC. Mid-market rates represent the fairest available rate and are the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global currency markets. Actual transaction rates from banks or money transfer services may include a markup above this rate.

Lao Kip to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate

The LAK/UGX exchange rate tells you how many Ugandan Shilling (UGX) you receive for every Lao Kip (LAK). At the current mid-market rate of 1 LAK = 0.165299 UGX, this pair reflects live supply and demand conditions on the global foreign exchange market. The rate updates every 15 minutes on this page, giving you the most current data available.

What Affects the LAK to UGX Rate

Exchange rates between Lao Kip and Ugandan Shilling are influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation differentials, trade balances, and broader economic data releases from both countries. Political stability, commodity prices, and global risk sentiment can also cause significant moves. Monitoring these factors helps explain why the LAK/UGX rate fluctuates throughout trading sessions and over longer time periods.

LAK/UGX for Travelers and Businesses

Whether you are traveling, sending money internationally, or managing business payments, the LAK to UGX rate directly affects your costs. Travelers should compare airport exchange counters, city center bureaux, and card-based options before converting. Businesses managing recurring cross-border payments benefit from setting up rate alerts and locking in favorable rates when they appear. The conversion table on this page helps you quickly reference common amounts.

Ugandan Shilling Overview

The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is the official currency of Uganda. Coffee exports and remittances from the diaspora are important foreign exchange sources. The UGX exchange rate against LAK reflects relative economic conditions between the two currency areas.

Mid-Market Rate Explained

The mid-market rate of 1 LAK = 0.165299 UGX shown on this page is the fairest available exchange rate. It sits exactly between the buy and sell prices quoted by major financial institutions. No single provider can offer exactly the mid-market rate since their business model requires a small spread, but the best providers come within 0.5-1% of this benchmark. Use our rate as your comparison baseline.