2026 LKR to KHR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1017 KHR

YEARLY LOW

11.9031 KHR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4754 KHR

2026 LKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 13.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 11.9031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1987 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9986 to the December average rate of 12.0540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.1017 was down 4.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.7807, 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 65,509 KHR

2025 Average 66,714 KHR

Yearly Trough Low 59,515 KHR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,993.39 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.1082

11.8930

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 12.6250, compared to 12.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.4305 KHR (High: 12.5520 / Low: 12.1215). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 KHR (High: 12.0707 / Low: 12.0443).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4305

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.9986) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.6247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6261 (-4.60%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.9986

2025 Avg (January) 13.6247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.1017	12.8957	12.9986
February	13.0984	12.9644	13.0070
March	12.9946	12.6969	12.8498
April	12.7460	12.5405	12.6693
May	12.5520	12.1215	12.2311
June	12.1621	11.9031	11.9943
July	12.0406	11.9414	11.9995
August	12.0707	12.0443	12.0540