YEARLY HIGH
3.2116 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2.7419 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9715 KHR

2020 MMK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MMK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 3.2116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 2.7419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4697 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7687 to the December average rate of 3.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.2116 was up 16.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,058 KHR
2019 Average 13,321 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 13,710 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348.46 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2111
2.7285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 2.8688, compared to 3.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2178 KHR (High: 3.0522 / Low: 2.8344). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 KHR (High: 2.9514 / Low: 2.9068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2178
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 3.1709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5104 (+19.19%).

2020 Avg (October) 3.1709
2019 Avg (October) 2.6605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7969 2.7419 2.7687
February 2.8369 2.7754 2.8131
March 3.0522 2.8344 2.9021
April 2.9181 2.8028 2.8642
May 2.9514 2.9068 2.9285
June 2.9983 2.9102 2.9363
July 3.0203 2.9482 2.9971
August 3.0941 2.9969 3.0223
September 3.1332 3.0758 3.1021
October 3.2116 3.1362 3.1709
November 3.1661 3.0776 3.1259
December 3.0733 2.9293 3.0268