YEARLY HIGH
1128.3540 KHR
YEARLY LOW
987.6398 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1051.0892 KHR

2021 PEN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1128.3540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 987.6398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.7142 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1120.1932 to the December average rate of 1007.4363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1128.3540 was down 8.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 1232.8048, 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 5,641,770 KHR
2020 Average 5,844,826 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 4,938,199 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 703,571.01 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1132.8081
981.4290
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 1091.5401, compared to 1010.6383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.9018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1091.5401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1010.6383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 62.7754 KHR (High: 1125.4828 / Low: 1062.7074). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6967 KHR (High: 998.4593 / Low: 988.7627).

April Spread (Volatile) ±62.7754
September Spread (Stable) ±9.6967

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 35.8127 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.8127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1120.1932) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1222.6172), the exchange rate shifted by -102.4241 (-8.38%).

2021 Avg (January) 1120.1932
2020 Avg (January) 1222.6172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1128.3540 1114.5394 1120.1932
February 1122.2251 1111.2520 1117.1160
March 1112.9707 1077.4745 1094.5469
April 1125.4828 1062.7074 1096.7541
May 1110.8804 1056.7699 1078.2216
June 1065.9849 1023.5311 1042.4089
July 1051.1456 1023.6797 1034.4193
August 1037.2996 991.4419 1000.0655
September 998.4593 988.7627 994.0439
October 1039.7690 987.6398 1014.9835
November 1020.5591 1000.8784 1012.8811
December 1026.9738 997.0642 1007.4363