YEARLY HIGH
0.5096 KHR
YEARLY LOW
0.4882 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4989 KHR

2016 LAK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.4882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4971 to the December average rate of 0.4960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5096 was up 0.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,548 KHR
2015 Average 2,499 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,441 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.05 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5056
0.4916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KHR 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 0.4975, compared to 0.5004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0179 KHR (High: 0.5096 / Low: 0.4917). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 KHR (High: 0.4970 / Low: 0.4937).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4960) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4960
2015 Avg (December) 0.4966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4991 0.4954 0.4971
February 0.4970 0.4937 0.4953
March 0.4976 0.4891 0.4927
April 0.5005 0.4925 0.4951
May 0.5041 0.4954 0.5007
June 0.5064 0.5015 0.5040
July 0.5050 0.5016 0.5032
August 0.5058 0.5019 0.5044
September 0.5070 0.5029 0.5043
October 0.5069 0.4981 0.5010
November 0.4974 0.4882 0.4934
December 0.5096 0.4917 0.4960