YEARLY HIGH
303.9385 KHR
YEARLY LOW
250.1544 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
275.6179 KHR

2021 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 303.9385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 250.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.7841 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.8294 to the December average rate of 256.5642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 303.9385 was up 3.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 292.3640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,196,923 KHR
2020 Average 12,468,485 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 12,507,719 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,689,203.68 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

296.7013
252.9153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 279.6934, compared to 271.5423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.6934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.5423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 22.6778 KHR (High: 272.8322 / Low: 250.1544). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6711 KHR (High: 262.0079 / Low: 252.3368).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.6778
December Spread (Stable) ±9.6711

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 12.3021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 293.0525) against the same month in 2020 (average: 239.1583), the exchange rate shifted by +53.8942 (+22.53%).

2021 Avg (June) 293.0525
2020 Avg (June) 239.1583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.9094 261.9904 268.8294
February 282.7218 269.5318 275.7941
March 276.7091 261.4217 270.7972
April 285.8918 275.7389 280.5169
May 296.4797 279.8321 289.1703
June 303.9385 283.9205 293.0525
July 287.2346 274.4967 280.7833
August 284.6670 266.2128 275.7429
September 288.7034 269.0841 280.2343
October 282.8053 266.6076 274.1157
November 272.8322 250.1544 261.8136
December 262.0079 252.3368 256.5642