YEARLY HIGH
7.5873 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2.6130 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6908 KHR

2018 LBP to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 7.5873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 2.6130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9743 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6698 to the December average rate of 2.6687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.5873 was up 177.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,937 KHR
2017 Average 13,445 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 13,065 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,871.61 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8931
2.6138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 2.6680, compared to 2.7137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.9008 KHR (High: 7.5873 / Low: 2.6865). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 KHR (High: 2.6751 / Low: 2.6608).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.8698) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1737 (+6.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.8698
2017 Avg (September) 2.6961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7088 2.6365 2.6698
February 2.6804 2.6388 2.6594
March 2.6719 2.6130 2.6371
April 2.6844 2.6148 2.6619
May 2.7025 2.6648 2.6879
June 2.7036 2.6816 2.6917
July 2.7034 2.6736 2.6845
August 2.7016 2.6721 2.6907
September 7.5873 2.6865 2.8698
October 2.7115 2.6842 2.6952
November 2.7022 2.6665 2.6731
December 2.6751 2.6608 2.6687