YEARLY HIGH
67.7357 KHR
YEARLY LOW
21.9945 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1111 KHR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338,678 KHR
2017 Average 133,050 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 109,973 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,705.79 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.6886
21.9351
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±43.5360
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 26.2793
2017 Avg (September) 26.5771

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