YEARLY HIGH
2.2499 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1.9623 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0259 LAK

2017 KHR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KHR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 2.2499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.9623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2876 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0011 to the December average rate of 2.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2499 was up 9.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0484, 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 11,250 LAK
2016 Average 10,022 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 9,812 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437.97 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0568
1.9960
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 2.0136, compared to 2.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2876 LAK (High: 2.2499 / Low: 1.9623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 LAK (High: 2.0502 / Low: 2.0317).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2876
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 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 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.0266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+0.34%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.0266
2016 Avg (April) 2.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0361 1.9623 2.0011
February 2.0503 1.9623 2.0104
March 2.0752 1.9623 2.0263
April 2.2499 1.9623 2.0266
May 2.0347 1.9623 2.0041
June 2.0266 1.9623 2.0131
July 2.0290 1.9623 2.0144
August 2.0644 2.0027 2.0252
September 2.0502 2.0317 2.0404
October 2.0608 2.0327 2.0469
November 2.0659 2.0261 2.0517
December 2.0627 2.0238 2.0505