2020 KES to KHR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.6945 KHR

YEARLY LOW

36.2270 KHR

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.3733 KHR

2020 KES to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 40.6945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 36.2270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4675 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.2195 to the December average rate of 36.6206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 40.6945 was up 0.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.4059, 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 203,473 KHR

2019 Average 198,703 KHR

Yearly Trough Low 181,135 KHR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,337.51 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

40.8451

36.2365

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 39.1744, compared to 37.5723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1744

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2110 KHR (High: 40.2851 / Low: 38.0741). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2864 KHR (High: 37.9441 / Low: 37.6577).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2110

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 40.4610) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.9614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4996 (+1.25%).

2020 Avg (February) 40.4610

2019 Avg (February) 39.9614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5505	40.0343	40.2195
February	40.6945	40.2709	40.4610
March	40.2851	38.0741	39.1608
April	38.6392	37.8365	38.2206
May	38.9209	37.9647	38.5065
June	38.8313	38.1348	38.4777
July	38.5809	37.9474	38.2134
August	38.1976	37.6842	37.9348
September	37.9441	37.6577	37.8035
October	37.8653	37.3905	37.7096
November	37.4440	36.7745	37.1518
December	37.0752	36.2270	36.6206