YEARLY HIGH
3.7375 KHR
YEARLY LOW
3.3895 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5578 KHR

2021 KRW to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.7375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 3.3895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3480 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6948 to the December average rate of 3.4394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.7375 was down 0.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.7537, 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 18,687,691 KHR
2020 Average 17,327,891 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 16,947,537 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,740,153.92 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.7211
3.4053
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 3.6365, compared to 3.4790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1332 KHR (High: 3.6917 / Low: 3.5584). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0533 KHR (High: 3.4730 / Low: 3.4197).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1332
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0745 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.6948) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2079 (+5.96%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.6948
2020 Avg (January) 3.4870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7375 3.6296 3.6948
February 3.7059 3.6195 3.6626
March 3.6917 3.5584 3.5900
April 3.6663 3.5720 3.6165
May 3.6719 3.5781 3.6224
June 3.6758 3.5895 3.6325
July 3.6010 3.5257 3.5580
August 3.5696 3.4633 3.5141
September 3.5309 3.4356 3.4817
October 3.4879 3.4012 3.4494
November 3.4626 3.3895 3.4316
December 3.4730 3.4197 3.4394