YEARLY HIGH
0.3095 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.2678 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2866 KRW

2016 KHR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KHR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.3095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.2678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2967 to the December average rate of 0.2927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3095 was up 4.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2951, 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 1,547 KRW
2015 Average 1,392 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,339 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3058
0.2688
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 0.2927, compared to 0.2805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0209 KRW (High: 0.3070 / Low: 0.2861). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 KRW (High: 0.2749 / Low: 0.2688).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3027) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+11.55%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3027
2015 Avg (February) 0.2714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3008 0.2889 0.2967
February 0.3095 0.2971 0.3027
March 0.3070 0.2861 0.2957
April 0.2890 0.2816 0.2857
May 0.2931 0.2812 0.2890
June 0.2925 0.2812 0.2861
July 0.2856 0.2741 0.2803
August 0.2749 0.2688 0.2723
September 0.2764 0.2678 0.2718
October 0.2832 0.2682 0.2769
November 0.2946 0.2817 0.2891
December 0.2982 0.2865 0.2927