YEARLY HIGH
0.0898 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0495 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 LKR

2022 KHR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KHR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0498 to the December average rate of 0.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 79.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0898 was up 80.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0499, 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 449 LKR
2021 Average 244 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 247 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0930
0.0458
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 0.0699, compared to 0.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0236 LKR (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0495). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0496).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0881) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+81.47%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0881
2021 Avg (May) 0.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0500 0.0496 0.0498
February 0.0499 0.0496 0.0498
March 0.0731 0.0495 0.0631
April 0.0878 0.0728 0.0800
May 0.0898 0.0861 0.0881
June 0.0891 0.0860 0.0884
July 0.0894 0.0867 0.0880
August 0.0891 0.0863 0.0878
September 0.0896 0.0870 0.0877
October 0.0888 0.0871 0.0883
November 0.0892 0.0880 0.0886
December 0.0897 0.0886 0.0891