YEARLY HIGH
3.1489 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2.7379 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9854 IRR

2012 KHR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KHR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 2.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4110 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7576 to the December average rate of 3.0782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.1489 was up 10.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,744 IRR
2011 Average 12,967 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 13,689 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,055.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1103
2.7256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to IRR 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 2.9329, compared to 3.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2052 IRR (High: 2.9579 / Low: 2.7526). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 IRR (High: 3.0303 / Low: 3.0152).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2052
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.0782) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3955 (+14.74%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.0782
2011 Avg (December) 2.6827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7860 2.7379 2.7576
February 2.9579 2.7526 2.8889
March 2.9522 2.9367 2.9471
April 3.0377 2.8950 2.9581
May 3.0611 3.0010 3.0393
June 3.0313 2.9837 3.0061
July 3.0126 2.9814 2.9949
August 3.0320 3.0078 3.0166
September 3.0303 3.0152 3.0217
October 3.0560 3.0286 3.0461
November 3.0829 3.0523 3.0698
December 3.1489 3.0635 3.0782