YEARLY HIGH
538.9265 KHR
YEARLY LOW
448.0394 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
493.6100 KHR

2012 LSL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 538.9265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 448.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.8870 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 509.1871 to the December average rate of 463.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 538.9265 was down 12.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 617.0767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,694,632 KHR
2011 Average 2,816,299 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,240,197 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454,435.06 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

534.5627
448.1763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 509.8392, compared to 477.3809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.4582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 509.8392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 477.3809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.9502 KHR (High: 523.5199 / Low: 476.5697). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0431 KHR (High: 496.2369 / Low: 482.1938).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.9502
September Spread (Stable) ±14.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 23.8203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 526.6610) against the same month in 2011 (average: 561.8724), the exchange rate shifted by -35.2114 (-6.27%).

2012 Avg (February) 526.6610
2011 Avg (February) 561.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 531.4593 493.9351 509.1871
February 538.9265 515.1429 526.6610
March 533.6859 518.7486 527.3638
April 524.4717 499.2830 513.6021
May 523.5199 476.5697 495.3601
June 501.8395 470.8542 486.8609
July 506.1387 482.9186 497.1187
August 502.2890 479.9558 492.1255
September 496.2369 482.1938 490.2083
October 487.1103 455.9562 466.3881
November 465.6910 448.0394 455.3752
December 473.3212 452.3319 463.0697