YEARLY HIGH
2.0484 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1.9623 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0044 LAK

2016 KHR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KHR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.0484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.9623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0861 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0118 to the December average rate of 2.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0484 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KHR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,242 LAK
2015 Average 10,004 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 9,812 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.28 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0343
1.9778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0102, compared to 1.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0712 LAK (High: 2.0336 / Low: 1.9623). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 LAK (High: 1.9938 / Low: 1.9802).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0712
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.0268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+0.47%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.0268
2015 Avg (November) 2.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0186 2.0037 2.0118
February 2.0257 2.0121 2.0188
March 2.0447 2.0097 2.0296
April 2.0304 1.9980 2.0197
May 2.0186 1.9838 1.9972
June 1.9942 1.9749 1.9842
July 1.9938 1.9802 1.9872
August 1.9923 1.9772 1.9825
September 1.9885 1.9726 1.9828
October 2.0076 1.9728 1.9961
November 2.0484 2.0103 2.0268
December 2.0336 1.9623 2.0164