YEARLY HIGH
290.5068 KHR
YEARLY LOW
213.5212 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.6025 KHR

2020 LSL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 290.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 213.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.9856 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.2421 to the December average rate of 271.7721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 290.5068 was down 3.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 301.8086, 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 1,452,534 KHR
2019 Average 1,404,055 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 1,067,606 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384,928.04 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

289.6310
212.9644
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 247.5017, compared to 251.7032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.5017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.7032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 40.2551 KHR (High: 267.1060 / Low: 226.8509). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3939 KHR (High: 251.9481 / Low: 244.5542).

March Spread (Volatile) ±40.2551
October Spread (Stable) ±7.3939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.5477 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.5477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 283.2421) against the same month in 2019 (average: 289.1587), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9166 (-2.05%).

2020 Avg (January) 283.2421
2019 Avg (January) 289.1587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 290.5068 274.6955 283.2421
February 276.8672 264.6104 272.3879
March 267.1060 226.8509 244.8402
April 227.1143 213.5212 219.3533
May 236.4451 219.5809 226.3114
June 247.5015 234.2248 238.8754
July 249.0887 239.0438 244.7888
August 246.9335 231.6784 238.6241
September 253.0172 238.5381 244.8928
October 251.9481 244.5542 248.7932
November 267.0277 249.7521 261.3484
December 276.4985 264.0769 271.7721