YEARLY HIGH
808.2901 KHR
YEARLY LOW
263.0058 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
309.6040 KHR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,041,450 KHR
2017 Average 1,525,484 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 1,315,029 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,726,421.32 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

346.2645
274.6105
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 328.9391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.2690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±545.2843
March Spread (Stable) ±11.1000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 295.4401
2017 Avg (September) 309.4206

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