2018 LAK to KHR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3475 KHR

YEARLY LOW

0.4699 KHR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4836 KHR

2018 LAK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.3475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.4699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8776 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4864 to the December average rate of 0.4712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3475 was up 164.43% compared to the 2017 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 6,738 KHR

2017 Average 2,468 KHR

Yearly Trough Low 2,349 KHR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,388.21 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5138

0.4673

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 0.4849, compared to 0.4823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4849

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8692 KHR (High: 1.3475 / Low: 0.4783). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KHR (High: 0.4889 / Low: 0.4858).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8692

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5099) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5099

2017 Avg (September) 0.4901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4929	0.4797	0.4864
February	0.4890	0.4831	0.4852
March	0.4876	0.4769	0.4812
April	0.4889	0.4765	0.4844
May	0.4889	0.4858	0.4874
June	0.4873	0.4816	0.4847
July	0.4850	0.4792	0.4816
August	0.4825	0.4767	0.4795
September	1.3475	0.4783	0.5099
October	0.4819	0.4753	0.4780
November	0.4783	0.4720	0.4734
December	0.4741	0.4699	0.4712