2017 LKR to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 27.2837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 23.9863.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2974 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0542 to the December average rate of 26.4941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.2837 was down 3.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.3294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.6723, compared to 26.5486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1237 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2.8720 KHR (High: 26.8583 / Low: 23.9863). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3520 KHR (High: 26.8383 / Low: 26.4863).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 0.3248 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 27.0542) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.1078), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0535 (-3.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2837 | 26.8672 | 27.0542 |
| February | 27.1774 | 26.3056 | 26.7841 |
| March | 26.9933 | 25.9764 | 26.4592 |
| April | 26.8583 | 23.9863 | 26.4095 |
| May | 26.8951 | 26.4600 | 26.6488 |
| June | 26.8340 | 26.4460 | 26.6780 |
| July | 26.8383 | 26.4863 | 26.6395 |
| August | 26.9417 | 26.4970 | 26.7395 |
| September | 26.8366 | 26.4298 | 26.5771 |
| October | 26.6760 | 26.2613 | 26.4400 |
| November | 26.7204 | 26.2133 | 26.4016 |
| December | 26.8539 | 26.2702 | 26.4941 |