YEARLY HIGH
22.5435 KHR
YEARLY LOW
21.0020 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.0202 KHR

2020 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 22.5435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 21.0020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5415 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4090 to the December average rate of 21.6197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.5435 was down 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.3828, 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 112,718 KHR
2019 Average 113,455 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 105,010 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,707.74 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.5918
21.1048
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 22.0056, compared to 22.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0261 KHR (High: 22.4402 / Low: 21.4141). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1452 KHR (High: 22.1669 / Low: 22.0217).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0261
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7643 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 22.4679) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.4331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+0.15%).

2020 Avg (February) 22.4679
2019 Avg (February) 22.4331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4845 22.3004 22.4090
February 22.5435 22.3777 22.4679
March 22.4402 21.4141 21.9929
April 21.4428 21.0020 21.2287
May 22.2080 21.5222 21.9169
June 22.2668 21.7618 22.0182
July 22.1669 22.0217 22.0706
August 22.4723 21.9731 22.1753
September 22.3170 22.0513 22.1549
October 22.2836 22.0569 22.2195
November 22.1040 21.7936 21.9692
December 21.8660 21.1820 21.6197