YEARLY HIGH
1232.8048 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1108.2003 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1169.0899 KHR

2020 PEN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1232.8048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 1108.2003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.6045 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1222.6172 to the December average rate of 1123.7531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1232.8048 was down 1.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 1248.1435, 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 6,164,024 KHR
2019 Average 6,074,769 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,541,002 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 623,022.65 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1232.5037
1113.8667
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 1194.7538, compared to 1143.4260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 51.3278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1194.7538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1143.4260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 60.3637 KHR (High: 1194.0236 / Low: 1133.6599). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6199 KHR (High: 1131.4052 / Low: 1113.7853).

March Spread (Volatile) ±60.3637
December Spread (Stable) ±17.6199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 38.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1222.6172) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1201.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6105 (+1.80%).

2020 Avg (January) 1222.6172
2019 Avg (January) 1201.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1232.8048 1199.4092 1222.6172
February 1214.5833 1179.6208 1203.2420
March 1194.0236 1133.6599 1165.2342
April 1220.0098 1175.0253 1196.4285
May 1216.6247 1190.8430 1202.6534
June 1211.7022 1151.7212 1178.3477
July 1175.9950 1156.2408 1166.2196
August 1165.0966 1141.0595 1152.1470
September 1163.7488 1138.0689 1153.0491
October 1148.5224 1124.3258 1139.5261
November 1138.6159 1108.2003 1125.8611
December 1131.4052 1113.7853 1123.7531