YEARLY HIGH
0.0455 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0400 LKR

2018 KHR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0455 was up 9.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0417, 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 227 LKR
2017 Average 188 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 74 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0455
0.0374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to LKR 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0266 LKR (High: 0.0413 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0387).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+18.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0448
2017 Avg (December) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0385 0.0375 0.0380
February 0.0388 0.0381 0.0385
March 0.0394 0.0383 0.0390
April 0.0393 0.0385 0.0388
May 0.0390 0.0387 0.0388
June 0.0394 0.0388 0.0391
July 0.0395 0.0388 0.0392
August 0.0395 0.0392 0.0394
September 0.0413 0.0148 0.0394
October 0.0430 0.0414 0.0420
November 0.0446 0.0425 0.0436
December 0.0455 0.0443 0.0448