YEARLY HIGH
1468.9742 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1169.8433 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1315.1003 KHR

2020 GEL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1468.9742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1169.8433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 299.1309 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1412.8609 to the December average rate of 1228.3239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1468.9742 was down 3.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 1518.8308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,344,871 KHR
2019 Average 7,206,151 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,849,216 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,495,654.59 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1456.2633
1203.1857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1350.9490, compared to 1279.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 71.6975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1350.9490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1279.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 296.0595 KHR (High: 1465.9028 / Low: 1169.8433). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5890 KHR (High: 1336.7040 / Low: 1316.1150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±296.0595
August Spread (Stable) ±20.5890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 79.0284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1435.1735) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1509.9405), the exchange rate shifted by -74.7670 (-4.95%).

2020 Avg (February) 1435.1735
2019 Avg (February) 1509.9405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1432.1234 1402.4180 1412.8609
February 1468.9742 1404.8443 1435.1735
March 1465.9028 1169.8433 1356.1452
April 1290.3021 1237.3956 1278.3937
May 1295.0748 1272.8974 1282.7675
June 1397.0900 1292.0392 1340.3533
July 1344.4130 1323.2469 1334.6896
August 1336.7040 1316.1150 1326.9684
September 1335.7986 1220.1311 1290.7796
October 1280.7802 1251.1467 1270.4722
November 1254.6296 1192.1873 1224.2755
December 1241.2553 1217.2932 1228.3239