YEARLY HIGH
0.1885 KHR
YEARLY LOW
0.1772 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1831 KHR

2026 LAK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LAK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.1772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1863 to the December average rate of 0.1789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1885 was up 0.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1871, 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 942 KHR
2025 Average 926 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 886 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.31 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1885
0.1775
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1846, compared to 0.1787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 KHR (High: 0.1877 / Low: 0.1822). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KHR (High: 0.1794 / Low: 0.1786).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.1876) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.50%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.1876
2025 Avg (February) 0.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1885 0.1848 0.1863
February 0.1885 0.1869 0.1876
March 0.1877 0.1822 0.1864
April 0.1834 0.1813 0.1821
May 0.1837 0.1826 0.1831
June 0.1833 0.1794 0.1823
July 0.1795 0.1772 0.1785
August 0.1794 0.1786 0.1789