YEARLY HIGH
23.3828 KHR
YEARLY LOW
21.4625 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.6905 KHR

2019 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 23.3828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 21.4625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9203 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0743 to the December average rate of 22.4407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 23.3828 was down 65.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 67.7357, 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 116,914 KHR
2018 Average 125,517 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 107,313 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,601.41 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.3047
21.9624
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 22.6730, compared to 22.7081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 1.4481 KHR (High: 22.9106 / Low: 21.4625). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 KHR (High: 23.1297 / Low: 22.9746).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4481
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 23.1379) against the same month in 2018 (average: 25.7649), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6270 (-10.20%).

2019 Avg (April) 23.1379
2018 Avg (April) 25.7649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5651 21.9257 22.0743
February 22.7010 22.2003 22.4331
March 22.9106 21.4625 22.3299
April 23.3828 22.9873 23.1379
May 23.1228 22.8817 23.0075
June 23.1297 22.9746 23.0553
July 23.2901 23.0984 23.1928
August 23.1716 22.6629 22.9833
September 22.8378 22.5152 22.6769
October 22.6623 22.3051 22.4518
November 22.6021 22.3065 22.5031
December 22.5253 22.3541 22.4407