YEARLY HIGH
0.5096 KHR
YEARLY LOW
0.4445 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4937 KHR

2017 LAK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.4445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4998 to the December average rate of 0.4877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5096 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5096, 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
2016 Average 2,495 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,222 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.70 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5010
0.4862
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 0.4967, compared to 0.4907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0651 KHR (High: 0.5096 / Low: 0.4445). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 KHR (High: 0.4922 / Low: 0.4877).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4998) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4998
2016 Avg (January) 0.4971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5096 0.4911 0.4998
February 0.5096 0.4877 0.4975
March 0.5096 0.4819 0.4936
April 0.5096 0.4445 0.4937
May 0.5096 0.4915 0.4991
June 0.5096 0.4934 0.4968
July 0.5096 0.4929 0.4964
August 0.4993 0.4844 0.4938
September 0.4922 0.4877 0.4901
October 0.4919 0.4853 0.4886
November 0.4936 0.4841 0.4874
December 0.4941 0.4848 0.4877