YEARLY HIGH
73.8478 KHR
YEARLY LOW
25.0950 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4905 KHR

2018 LRD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 73.8478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 25.0950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.7528 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8740 to the December average rate of 25.5547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.8478 was up 62.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.4889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 369,239 KHR
2017 Average 197,048 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 125,475 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,764.16 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.5346
24.9202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 30.6567, compared to 26.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 48.1817 KHR (High: 73.8478 / Low: 25.6661). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1744 KHR (High: 25.6377 / Low: 25.4633).

September Spread (Volatile) ±48.1817
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.4393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 28.0499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.8031), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7532 (-19.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 28.0499
2017 Avg (September) 34.8031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9630 31.0790 31.8740
February 33.2772 30.7321 31.9001
March 31.0382 30.1545 30.4760
April 31.0500 30.0934 30.7024
May 30.9504 29.5006 30.3916
June 29.5358 27.1176 28.5963
July 27.1773 25.0950 26.1570
August 26.8331 26.2788 26.5286
September 73.8478 25.6661 28.0499
October 26.2554 25.8757 26.0222
November 26.0965 25.3274 25.6328
December 25.6377 25.4633 25.5547