YEARLY HIGH
36.2807 KHR
YEARLY LOW
30.4773 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7727 KHR

2012 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 36.2807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 30.4773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8034 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.8280 to the December average rate of 31.1749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.2807 was down 3.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 37.6684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181,403 KHR
2011 Average 183,609 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 152,386 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,016.84 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.3365
30.2343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 32.5884, compared to 30.9570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.6906 KHR (High: 36.0566 / Low: 32.3660). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4274 KHR (High: 31.1056 / Low: 30.6782).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6906
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 2.4558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 35.8280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 36.4910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6630 (-1.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 35.8280
2011 Avg (January) 36.4910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2807 35.3218 35.8280
February 36.0566 32.3660 34.3664
March 33.1161 30.5781 31.9107
April 31.9946 30.4925 31.2379
May 31.9342 30.7353 31.2442
June 31.4399 30.4822 30.9429
July 31.5858 30.5450 30.9099
August 31.1056 30.6782 30.8127
September 31.4407 30.4807 30.8339
October 31.4755 30.9617 31.2678
November 31.0230 30.5837 30.7428
December 31.5497 30.4773 31.1749