YEARLY HIGH
5.2877 KHR
YEARLY LOW
4.9743 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0928 KHR

2021 MWK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.2877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 4.9743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3133 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2560 to the December average rate of 4.9973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2877 was down 5.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.6165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,438 KHR
2020 Average 27,435 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 24,872 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,566.66 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.2825
4.9635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 5.1742, compared to 5.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0992 KHR (High: 5.1070 / Low: 5.0078). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 KHR (High: 4.9974 / Low: 4.9818).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0992
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.2560) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.5225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2665 (-4.83%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.2560
2020 Avg (January) 5.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2877 5.2283 5.2560
February 5.2835 5.2119 5.2348
March 5.2144 5.1478 5.1845
April 5.1600 5.1065 5.1420
May 5.1683 5.0909 5.1255
June 5.1433 5.0557 5.1028
July 5.1070 5.0078 5.0421
August 5.0411 5.0071 5.0200
September 5.0494 5.0018 5.0212
October 5.0245 4.9866 4.9973
November 4.9974 4.9818 4.9901
December 5.0247 4.9743 4.9973