YEARLY HIGH
2536.2254 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2219.4422 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2381.5916 KHR

2020 BAM to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2536.2254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2219.4422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 316.7832 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2308.2019 to the December average rate of 2517.9530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2536.2254 was up 6.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 2378.1425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,681,127 KHR
2019 Average 11,601,735 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 11,097,211 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,583,915.77 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2543.7831
2233.8216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2297.9292, compared to 2465.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 167.3249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2297.9292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2465.2541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 150.5912 KHR (High: 2370.0334 / Low: 2219.4422). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.2135 KHR (High: 2285.7442 / Low: 2239.5307).

March Spread (Volatile) ±150.5912
April Spread (Stable) ±46.2135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 38.6101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.6101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2517.9530) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2310.1220), the exchange rate shifted by +207.8310 (+9.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 2517.9530
2019 Avg (December) 2310.1220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2339.3118 2285.5367 2308.2019
February 2305.6343 2253.1963 2275.8903
March 2370.0334 2219.4422 2298.2618
April 2285.7442 2239.5307 2259.6517
May 2347.7035 2264.8951 2290.1267
June 2389.5370 2329.7522 2355.4425
July 2485.0428 2351.3006 2399.1280
August 2513.4828 2464.5530 2479.7366
September 2515.9808 2433.2441 2472.2816
October 2489.1243 2426.4094 2464.8234
November 2489.2117 2420.2722 2457.6022
December 2536.2254 2478.4559 2517.9530