YEARLY HIGH
20.2024 KHR
YEARLY LOW
11.1301 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2941 KHR

2022 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 20.2024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 11.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0723 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0970 to the December average rate of 11.2260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 20.2024 was down 7.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 21.7974, 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 101,012 KHR
2021 Average 102,592 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 55,651 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,361.48 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

20.9841
10.3389
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 15.2578, compared to 11.3304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 6.5171 KHR (High: 20.2024 / Low: 13.6853). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 KHR (High: 20.1436 / Low: 20.0436).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.5171
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 16.1676) against the same month in 2021 (average: 20.5630), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3954 (-21.38%).

2022 Avg (March) 16.1676
2021 Avg (March) 20.5630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1727 20.0159 20.0970
February 20.1436 20.0436 20.0878
March 20.2024 13.6853 16.1676
April 13.7427 11.3883 12.5380
May 11.6116 11.1301 11.3497
June 11.6311 11.2247 11.3064
July 11.5383 11.1845 11.3590
August 11.5863 11.2205 11.3918
September 11.4907 11.1552 11.3973
October 11.4817 11.2670 11.3243
November 11.3676 11.2065 11.2838
December 11.2912 11.1459 11.2260