YEARLY HIGH
255.4555 KHR
YEARLY LOW
233.2404 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
245.0897 KHR

2026 LSL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 255.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 233.2404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2150 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.5932 to the December average rate of 245.2000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 255.4555 was up 5.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 242.0605, 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 1,277,277 KHR
2025 Average 1,123,112 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 1,166,202 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,075.18 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

252.5082
238.4755
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 245.0657, compared to 245.1617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.0657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.1617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 19.2950 KHR (High: 252.5354 / Low: 233.2404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7381 KHR (High: 246.3203 / Low: 244.5822).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.2950
August Spread (Stable) ±1.7381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.6939 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 246.5932) against the same month in 2025 (average: 215.1239), the exchange rate shifted by +31.4693 (+14.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 246.5932
2025 Avg (January) 215.1239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 255.4555 242.0605 246.5932
February 253.7145 249.5958 251.3388
March 252.5354 233.2404 239.6449
April 245.3511 235.3364 241.7822
May 246.8773 240.8463 245.5462
June 248.0310 242.2834 245.4887
July 247.2411 240.5376 245.1233
August 246.3203 244.5822 245.2000