YEARLY HIGH
0.2927 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.2664 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2786 KRW

2012 KHR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KHR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2802 to the December average rate of 0.2693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2927 was down 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2934, 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 1,463 KRW
2011 Average 1,365 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,332 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2885
0.2676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to KRW 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 0.2824, compared to 0.2748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0160 KRW (High: 0.2875 / Low: 0.2715). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 KRW (High: 0.2734 / Low: 0.2701).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2868) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+7.09%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2868
2011 Avg (May) 0.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2875 0.2715 0.2802
February 0.2820 0.2737 0.2785
March 0.2841 0.2782 0.2810
April 0.2865 0.2789 0.2826
May 0.2927 0.2791 0.2868
June 0.2919 0.2785 0.2853
July 0.2812 0.2763 0.2785
August 0.2799 0.2751 0.2783
September 0.2806 0.2741 0.2769
October 0.2767 0.2698 0.2741
November 0.2734 0.2701 0.2716
December 0.2744 0.2664 0.2693