YEARLY HIGH
244.8870 KHR
YEARLY LOW
208.2384 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.8355 KHR

2023 LSL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 244.8870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 208.2384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.6487 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 240.5675 to the December average rate of 220.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 244.8870 was down 12.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 279.0631, 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 1,224,435 KHR
2022 Average 1,254,347 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 1,041,192 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,243.32 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

242.9966
213.8473
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 225.2141, compared to 220.4569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.2141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.4569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 20.9308 KHR (High: 240.4869 / Low: 219.5562). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3152 KHR (High: 222.0764 / Low: 214.7612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±20.9308
September Spread (Stable) ±7.3152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.2336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 240.5675) against the same month in 2022 (average: 262.9487), the exchange rate shifted by -22.3812 (-8.51%).

2023 Avg (January) 240.5675
2022 Avg (January) 262.9487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.8870 235.5489 240.5675
February 240.4869 219.5562 228.3339
March 227.2686 217.4753 221.6743
April 227.9946 220.5600 224.1334
May 225.7659 208.2384 216.2764
June 226.6639 208.3072 220.2993
July 234.7551 216.0499 226.3829
August 229.3177 212.1862 220.2360
September 222.0764 214.7612 217.8632
October 220.0980 211.4852 216.7198
November 226.7345 210.2418 221.3095
December 226.1333 215.3762 220.2302