YEARLY HIGH
0.3113 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.2664 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2889 KRW

2020 KHR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KHR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.2664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2868 to the December average rate of 0.2704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3113 was up 3.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3021, 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 1,557 KRW
2019 Average 1,437 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,332 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3035
0.2674
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 0.2956, compared to 0.2822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0213 KRW (High: 0.3113 / Low: 0.2900). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 KRW (High: 0.2943 / Low: 0.2905).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2993) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+5.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2993
2019 Avg (March) 0.2848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2946 0.2820 0.2868
February 0.2987 0.2882 0.2929
March 0.3113 0.2900 0.2993
April 0.3040 0.2953 0.3005
May 0.3019 0.2967 0.2992
June 0.2990 0.2897 0.2948
July 0.2943 0.2905 0.2924
August 0.2915 0.2859 0.2895
September 0.2900 0.2841 0.2873
October 0.2845 0.2760 0.2793
November 0.2796 0.2721 0.2745
December 0.2747 0.2664 0.2704