YEARLY HIGH
38.1307 KHR
YEARLY LOW
35.9491 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1191 KHR

2021 KES to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 38.1307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 35.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1816 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9654 to the December average rate of 36.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.1307 was down 6.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 40.6945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,653 KHR
2020 Average 191,835 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 179,745 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,907.99 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.0070
35.8769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 37.3689, compared to 36.8692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.8318 KHR (High: 37.8902 / Low: 37.0585). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1517 KHR (High: 37.8967 / Low: 37.7449).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8318
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 37.8179) against the same month in 2020 (average: 38.5065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6886 (-1.79%).

2021 Avg (May) 37.8179
2020 Avg (May) 38.5065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.1027 36.8006 36.9654
February 37.3080 36.9065 37.1376
March 37.1089 36.8713 36.9904
April 37.8902 37.0585 37.4727
May 38.1307 37.5170 37.8179
June 37.8967 37.7449 37.8295
July 37.8221 37.4837 37.6580
August 37.5966 37.0646 37.3106
September 37.1617 36.9466 37.0695
October 37.0588 36.5424 36.7746
November 36.6397 36.1471 36.3481
December 36.2715 35.9491 36.0544