2018 LKR to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 67.7357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 21.9945.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.7412 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2925 to the December average rate of 22.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.7357 was up 148.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.2837, 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 2018.
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 25.8477, compared to 24.3744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4732 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 43.5360 KHR (High: 67.7357 / Low: 24.1997). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1827 KHR (High: 25.8334 / Low: 25.6507).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4761 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 26.2793) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.5771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2978 (-1.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6487 | 25.9863 | 26.2925 |
| February | 26.2538 | 25.7894 | 26.0028 |
| March | 26.0964 | 25.3937 | 25.6628 |
| April | 25.9834 | 25.4722 | 25.7649 |
| May | 25.8334 | 25.6507 | 25.7617 |
| June | 25.7670 | 25.3750 | 25.6013 |
| July | 25.7561 | 25.3117 | 25.4839 |
| August | 25.5191 | 25.2994 | 25.3961 |
| September | 67.7357 | 24.1997 | 26.2793 |
| October | 24.1637 | 23.2643 | 23.8032 |
| November | 23.5282 | 22.4329 | 22.9530 |
| December | 22.5779 | 21.9945 | 22.3312 |