YEARLY HIGH
1.1243 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1.0219 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0720 KHR

2020 MGA to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MGA to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1024 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1047 to the December average rate of 1.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1243 was down 32.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,622 KHR
2019 Average 5,582 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,109 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.09 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1115
1.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 1.0874, compared to 1.0566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0572 KHR (High: 1.0886 / Low: 1.0314). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 KHR (High: 1.0840 / Low: 1.0723).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1047) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0237 (-2.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1047
2019 Avg (January) 1.1284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1243 1.0915 1.1047
February 1.1200 1.0935 1.1015
March 1.1220 1.0768 1.0917
April 1.0867 1.0696 1.0781
May 1.0840 1.0723 1.0786
June 1.1010 1.0525 1.0701
July 1.0784 1.0588 1.0669
August 1.0821 1.0619 1.0690
September 1.0704 1.0506 1.0619
October 1.0558 1.0299 1.0460
November 1.0736 1.0219 1.0358
December 1.0886 1.0314 1.0600