YEARLY HIGH
0.2010 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1891 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1964 MWK

2021 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.2010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.1891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1903 to the December average rate of 0.2001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2010 was up 5.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1914, 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 1,005 MWK
2020 Average 912 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 946 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2014
0.1892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to MWK 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 0.1933, compared to 0.1996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0039 MWK (High: 0.1997 / Low: 0.1958). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.2007 / Low: 0.2001).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2001) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+5.56%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2001
2020 Avg (December) 0.1896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1913 0.1891 0.1903
February 0.1919 0.1893 0.1910
March 0.1943 0.1918 0.1929
April 0.1958 0.1938 0.1945
May 0.1964 0.1935 0.1951
June 0.1978 0.1944 0.1960
July 0.1997 0.1958 0.1983
August 0.1997 0.1984 0.1992
September 0.1999 0.1980 0.1992
October 0.2005 0.1990 0.2001
November 0.2007 0.2001 0.2004
December 0.2010 0.1990 0.2001