YEARLY HIGH
5.0957 KHR
YEARLY LOW
3.9623 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4378 KHR

2022 MWK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5.0957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 3.9623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1334 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9877 to the December average rate of 4.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.0957 was down 3.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.2877, 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 25,478 KHR
2021 Average 25,460 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 19,811 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,666.99 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.1525
3.8737
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 4.8586, compared to 4.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 1.0226 KHR (High: 4.9849 / Low: 3.9623). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 KHR (High: 5.0077 / Low: 4.9725).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0226
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7918 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 5.0459) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.2348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1889 (-3.61%).

2022 Avg (February) 5.0459
2021 Avg (February) 5.2348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0077 4.9725 4.9877
February 5.0957 4.9752 5.0459
March 5.0697 4.9364 4.9969
April 5.0031 4.9487 4.9712
May 4.9877 4.8527 4.9709
June 4.9849 3.9623 4.1791
July 4.0236 3.9652 3.9802
August 4.0368 3.9945 4.0105
September 4.0470 4.0058 4.0196
October 4.0753 4.0094 4.0368
November 4.0700 4.0221 4.0388
December 4.0448 4.0019 4.0165