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Official Rate Sheet: Singapore Dollar (SGD) / Laotian Kip (LAK)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 SGD = 17537.2734 LAK

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Singapore Dollar to Laotian Kip Exchange Rate (SGD to LAK)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 SGD in LAK?

1 SGD = 17537.2734 LAK

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Singapore Dollar (SGD) yields approximately 17,537,273.37 Laotian Kip (LAK) (inverse rate: 1 LAK = 0.0001 SGD). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): SGD

You Receive (Estimate): LAK

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 SGD = 17537.2734 LAK

Kurs odwrotny: 1 LAK = 0.0001 SGD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check LAK to SGD (Laotian Kip to Singapore Dollar) Live Converter →

SGD to LAK Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Singapore Dollar against Laotian Kip

Period High

17747.7206 LAK

Period Low

17326.8261 LAK

Volatility / Avg

17537.2734 LAK

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 17326.8261 LAK

Max: 17747.7206 LAK

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 16923.4688 LAK

Max: 18151.0779 LAK

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (SGD & LAK)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Singapore Dollar → Laotian Kip (SGD / LAK)

Wholesale Benchmark

Singapore Dollar (SGD)	Laotian Kip (LAK)
1 SGD	17,537.27 LAK
5 SGD	87,686.37 LAK
10 SGD	175,372.73 LAK
25 SGD	438,431.83 LAK
50 SGD	876,863.67 LAK
100 SGD	1,753,727.34 LAK
200 SGD	3,507,454.67 LAK
250 SGD	4,384,318.34 LAK
500 SGD	8,768,636.68 LAK
1,000 SGD	17,537,273.37 LAK
2,500 SGD	43,843,183.42 LAK
5,000 SGD	87,686,366.84 LAK
10,000 SGD	175,372,733.68 LAK

Laotian Kip → Singapore Dollar (LAK / SGD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Laotian Kip (LAK)	Singapore Dollar (SGD)
1 LAK	0.00 SGD
5 LAK	0.00 SGD
10 LAK	0.00 SGD
25 LAK	0.00 SGD
50 LAK	0.00 SGD
100 LAK	0.01 SGD
200 LAK	0.01 SGD
250 LAK	0.01 SGD
500 LAK	0.03 SGD
1,000 LAK	0.06 SGD
2,500 LAK	0.14 SGD
5,000 LAK	0.29 SGD
10,000 LAK	0.57 SGD

Provider / Channel	SGD/LAK Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (LAK)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	17537.2734 LAK	0.00%	87,686,366.84 LAK	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	16,923.4688 LAK	~3.50%	84,617,344.00 LAK	-3,069,022.84 LAK
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	15,783.5460 LAK	~10.00%	78,917,730.15 LAK	-8,768,636.68 LAK

1 SGD to LAK: Singapore Dollar to Laotian Kip Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 SGD to LAK or convert SGD to LAK describe the amount of Laotian Kip received per 1 Singapore Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 SGD = 17537.2734 LAK (inverse: 1 LAK = 0.0001 SGD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Singapore ↔ Laos)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Bank of the Lao P.D.R. (BOL) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of SGD/LAK.

SGD and LAK Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Singapore and Laos.

How the SGD to LAK Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Singapore (SGD) and Laos (LAK) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between SGD and LAK:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Bank of the Lao P.D.R. (BOL) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Singapore and Laos exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (LAK) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Singapore Dollar to Laotian Kip Conversion

Common questions regarding Singapore Dollar to Laotian Kip conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 SGD in LAK today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 SGD = 17537.2734 LAK), 1,000 Singapore Dollar equals approximately 17,537,273.37 Laotian Kip. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Singapore Dollar?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with SGD?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.