YEARLY HIGH
0.4640 KHR
YEARLY LOW
0.4336 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4505 KHR

2020 LAK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.4640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4577 to the December average rate of 0.4357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4640 was down 2.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4740, 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 2,320 KHR
2019 Average 2,328 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,168 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.33 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4608
0.4334
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 0.4561, compared to 0.4450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0117 KHR (High: 0.4640 / Low: 0.4523). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KHR (High: 0.4600 / Low: 0.4569).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4634), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-1.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4559
2019 Avg (March) 0.4634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4592 0.4561 0.4577
February 0.4600 0.4569 0.4585
March 0.4640 0.4523 0.4559
April 0.4576 0.4514 0.4539
May 0.4584 0.4549 0.4567
June 0.4580 0.4496 0.4539
July 0.4556 0.4517 0.4531
August 0.4544 0.4478 0.4511
September 0.4510 0.4428 0.4487
October 0.4458 0.4392 0.4433
November 0.4398 0.4357 0.4380
December 0.4388 0.4336 0.4357