YEARLY HIGH
2562.0701 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2334.2675 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2462.2478 KHR

2021 BAM to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2562.0701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 2334.2675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 227.8026 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2529.0056 to the December average rate of 2354.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2562.0701 was up 1.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 2536.2254, 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 12,810,350 KHR
2020 Average 11,910,592 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 11,671,338 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,139,012.87 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2546.4859
2336.7223
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 2503.5750, compared to 2420.9205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 82.6545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2503.5750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2420.9205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 84.7924 KHR (High: 2510.9344 / Low: 2426.1420). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.8741 KHR (High: 2428.6830 / Low: 2406.8089).

April Spread (Volatile) ±84.7924
October Spread (Stable) ±21.8741

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 49.2603 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.2603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2529.0056) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2308.2019), the exchange rate shifted by +220.8037 (+9.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 2529.0056
2020 Avg (January) 2308.2019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2562.0701 2511.4588 2529.0056
February 2540.5348 2493.4968 2517.3505
March 2506.8020 2427.6728 2468.5789
April 2510.9344 2426.1420 2470.4902
May 2552.8897 2481.2924 2523.0570
June 2545.4916 2477.5321 2512.9681
July 2486.2718 2449.3790 2463.7078
August 2478.5446 2438.1429 2454.3048
September 2478.3643 2418.3976 2459.5193
October 2428.6830 2406.8089 2419.4500
November 2415.5267 2334.2675 2374.3387
December 2373.8312 2343.4200 2354.2026