YEARLY HIGH
21.7974 KHR
YEARLY LOW
20.0427 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5206 KHR

2021 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.7974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 20.0427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7547 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2268 to the December average rate of 20.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.7974 was down 3.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.5435, 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 108,987 KHR
2020 Average 110,099 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 100,213 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,773.70 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.3374
20.0101
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 20.7235, compared to 20.3176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.2865 KHR (High: 21.7974 / Low: 20.5109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1010 KHR (High: 20.5045 / Low: 20.4034).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2865
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3689 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 21.2268) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.4090), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1822 (-5.28%).

2021 Avg (January) 21.2268
2020 Avg (January) 22.4090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7974 20.5109 21.2268
February 21.0896 20.6554 20.9319
March 20.9253 20.3370 20.5630
April 21.0915 20.0742 20.4735
May 20.6943 20.4070 20.5936
June 20.6559 20.4648 20.5522
July 20.5126 20.3915 20.4474
August 20.5045 20.4034 20.4382
September 20.5482 20.2583 20.4447
October 20.5051 20.1185 20.3066
November 20.2410 20.0640 20.1479
December 20.3074 20.0427 20.1207