2018 LSL to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LSL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LSL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 808.2901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 263.0058.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 545.2843 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 331.7927 to the December average rate of 282.4525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 808.2901 was up 144.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 331.0982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 328.9391, compared to 290.2690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.6701 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 545.2843 KHR (High: 808.2901 / Low: 263.0058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1000 KHR (High: 343.1674 / Low: 332.0674).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.9890 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 295.4401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 309.4206), the exchange rate shifted by -13.9805 (-4.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 341.4994 | 321.9014 | 331.7927 |
| February | 349.1482 | 330.5224 | 340.2934 |
| March | 343.1674 | 332.0674 | 336.9377 |
| April | 338.9149 | 323.5163 | 332.8318 |
| May | 331.4364 | 319.5582 | 324.3840 |
| June | 324.6013 | 294.8445 | 307.3949 |
| July | 309.6286 | 294.0287 | 302.6966 |
| August | 308.0268 | 280.0056 | 293.4108 |
| September | 808.2901 | 263.0058 | 295.4401 |
| October | 288.6674 | 273.3675 | 280.5817 |
| November | 294.6477 | 280.7197 | 287.0323 |
| December | 294.9394 | 276.4866 | 282.4525 |