YEARLY HIGH
1269.5956 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1122.0384 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1244.3938 KHR

2017 PEN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1269.5956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1122.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.5572 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1215.3922 to the December average rate of 1250.7758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1269.5956 was up 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1244.5839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,347,978 KHR
2016 Average 6,006,188 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,610,192 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737,785.83 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1265.6306
1210.8251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1235.3050, compared to 1253.4825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.1775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1235.3050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1253.4825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 134.9736 KHR (High: 1257.0121 / Low: 1122.0384). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0426 KHR (High: 1263.2540 / Low: 1252.2114).

April Spread (Volatile) ±134.9736
July Spread (Stable) ±11.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.3463 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1261.0635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1224.7885), the exchange rate shifted by +36.2750 (+2.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 1261.0635
2016 Avg (August) 1224.7885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1246.0846 1188.0892 1215.3922
February 1258.8311 1225.6088 1241.2574
March 1254.2433 1204.5063 1228.9111
April 1257.0121 1122.0384 1236.3609
May 1258.9308 1229.5752 1241.1120
June 1261.9075 1237.7436 1248.7962
July 1263.2540 1252.2114 1258.0781
August 1269.5956 1250.0308 1261.0635
September 1263.0168 1238.3074 1253.3950
October 1264.8130 1236.7141 1248.5357
November 1261.6510 1194.7503 1249.0470
December 1263.1926 1233.3691 1250.7758