YEARLY HIGH
3.7537 KHR
YEARLY LOW
3.2122 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4653 KHR

2020 KRW to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 3.7537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.2122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5415 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4870 to the December average rate of 3.6981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7537 was up 3.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,768,620 KHR
2019 Average 17,399,433 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 16,060,882 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,707,737.58 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7351
3.2906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KHR 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 3.3844, compared to 3.5461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2360 KHR (High: 3.4482 / Low: 3.2122). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 KHR (High: 3.4426 / Low: 3.3982).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2360
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.6981) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2281 (+6.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6981
2019 Avg (December) 3.4700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5463 3.3947 3.4870
February 3.4696 3.3476 3.4146
March 3.4482 3.2122 3.3426
April 3.3865 3.2892 3.3277
May 3.3699 3.3128 3.3423
June 3.4524 3.3447 3.3920
July 3.4426 3.3982 3.4200
August 3.4980 3.4309 3.4548
September 3.5193 3.4480 3.4804
October 3.6238 3.5152 3.5808
November 3.6745 3.5763 3.6427
December 3.7537 3.6397 3.6981