YEARLY HIGH
2.3064 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2.1550 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2203 LAK

2020 KHR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KHR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.1550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1514 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1850 to the December average rate of 2.2952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3064 was up 3.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2341, 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 11,532 LAK
2019 Average 10,739 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,775 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.10 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3066
2.1695
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 2.1927, compared to 2.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0559 LAK (High: 2.2109 / Low: 2.1550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 LAK (High: 2.1884 / Low: 2.1738).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0559
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.2952) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1131 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.2952
2019 Avg (December) 2.1821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1926 2.1775 2.1850
February 2.1884 2.1738 2.1809
March 2.2109 2.1550 2.1937
April 2.2153 2.1855 2.2032
May 2.1982 2.1817 2.1898
June 2.2241 2.1834 2.2034
July 2.2138 2.1951 2.2072
August 2.2331 2.2006 2.2170
September 2.2586 2.2173 2.2287
October 2.2768 2.2432 2.2561
November 2.2950 2.2740 2.2834
December 2.3064 2.2792 2.2952