YEARLY HIGH
27.2837 KHR
YEARLY LOW
23.9863 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.6105 KHR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,418 KHR
2016 Average 138,619 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 119,932 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,486.83 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.1195
26.3364
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8720
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.0542
2016 Avg (January) 28.1078

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