YEARLY HIGH
28.3294 KHR
YEARLY LOW
26.9139 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7242 KHR

2016 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 28.3294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 26.9139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4155 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1078 to the December average rate of 27.1284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.3294 was down 9.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.1305, 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 141,647 KHR
2015 Average 149,593 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 134,569 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,077.66 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.2057
27.0305
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 27.7988, compared to 27.6496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.8655 KHR (High: 27.7818 / Low: 26.9164). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2896 KHR (High: 27.8430 / Low: 27.5534).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8655
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2896

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 27.9299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.5229), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5930 (-8.50%).

2016 Avg (June) 27.9299
2015 Avg (June) 30.5229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.2314 27.9196 28.1078
February 28.1677 27.6005 27.9194
March 27.7818 26.9164 27.5253
April 27.7868 27.2457 27.5651
May 27.8430 27.5534 27.7451
June 28.3294 27.5191 27.9299
July 28.0408 27.7426 27.9006
August 28.1627 27.8084 28.0344
September 28.1713 27.8562 28.0098
October 28.0860 27.3997 27.6662
November 27.3105 26.9139 27.1580
December 27.4498 26.9938 27.1284