YEARLY HIGH
1160.5696 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1053.6697 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1098.9196 KHR

2023 PEN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1160.5696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1053.6697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.8999 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1076.2538 to the December average rate of 1100.3775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1160.5696 was up 4.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 1114.3478, 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 5,802,848 KHR
2022 Average 5,335,047 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,268,349 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534,499.30 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1154.0237
1056.4651
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 1090.4711, compared to 1107.3681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.8970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1090.4711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1107.3681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 40.5582 KHR (High: 1127.2470 / Low: 1086.6887). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.9433 KHR (High: 1079.9062 / Low: 1064.9629).

September Spread (Volatile) ±40.5582
March Spread (Stable) ±14.9433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 33.4947 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.4947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1145.8939) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1047.6215), the exchange rate shifted by +98.2723 (+9.38%).

2023 Avg (July) 1145.8939
2022 Avg (July) 1047.6215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1090.8580 1053.6697 1076.2538
February 1076.7979 1053.8505 1064.5950
March 1079.9062 1064.9629 1071.9383
April 1113.5106 1073.2932 1081.9261
May 1127.6799 1108.2426 1117.1837
June 1140.0193 1117.5472 1130.9297
July 1160.5696 1131.7413 1145.8939
August 1145.6573 1108.4305 1121.4174
September 1127.2470 1086.6887 1109.2531
October 1089.2719 1066.0501 1075.7585
November 1105.1715 1065.3014 1091.5082
December 1113.1436 1087.0292 1100.3775