YEARLY HIGH
1205.2326 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1140.3552 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1182.5676 KHR

2026 PEN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1205.2326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1140.3552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.8773 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1198.3080 to the December average rate of 1195.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1205.2326 was up 0.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 1194.3317, 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 6,026,163 KHR
2025 Average 5,629,501 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,701,776 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,386.73 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1201.7803
1161.4210
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1179.9995, compared to 1190.2718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1179.9995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1190.2718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 51.7636 KHR (High: 1197.2992 / Low: 1145.5356). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3566 KHR (High: 1197.2397 / Low: 1193.8831).

March Spread (Volatile) ±51.7636
August Spread (Stable) ±3.3566

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 33.6328 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.6328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1198.3080) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1075.8756), the exchange rate shifted by +122.4323 (+11.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 1198.3080
2025 Avg (January) 1075.8756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1205.2326 1191.2604 1198.3080
February 1204.3130 1194.3166 1198.4171
March 1197.2992 1145.5356 1164.7842
April 1187.6971 1140.3552 1165.4006
May 1181.6040 1143.9772 1174.0590
June 1187.2228 1157.5753 1179.0280
July 1192.8426 1175.7009 1185.1032
August 1197.2397 1193.8831 1195.4405