YEARLY HIGH
3.0828 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2.0758 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5562 KHR

2021 MMK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 2.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0069 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0538 to the December average rate of 2.2880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.0828 was down 4.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.2116, 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 15,414 KHR
2020 Average 14,860 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 10,379 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,034.71 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1431
2.0716
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 2.7798, compared to 2.3325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.2998 KHR (High: 2.4800 / Low: 2.1802). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 KHR (High: 2.4812 / Low: 2.4745).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2998
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.0538) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2850 (+10.30%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.0538
2020 Avg (January) 2.7687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0828 3.0395 3.0538
February 3.0645 2.8782 2.9073
March 2.8865 2.8703 2.8782
April 2.8731 2.6002 2.8159
May 2.6141 2.4714 2.5458
June 2.4812 2.4745 2.4777
July 2.4800 2.4664 2.4750
August 2.4852 2.4730 2.4777
September 2.4800 2.1802 2.3173
October 2.2657 2.0758 2.1609
November 2.3001 2.2265 2.2765
December 2.3045 2.2742 2.2880