YEARLY HIGH
26.5180 KHR
YEARLY LOW
24.2094 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.2468 KHR

2020 PKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 26.5180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 24.2094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3086 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2765 to the December average rate of 25.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.5180 was down 8.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 29.0521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,259,016 KHR
2019 Average 13,527,319 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 12,104,707 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,154,309.56 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.6286
24.1996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 25.5741, compared to 24.9195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0730 KHR (High: 26.4821 / Low: 24.4091). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2071 KHR (High: 26.3996 / Low: 26.1924).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0730
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 26.4262) against the same month in 2019 (average: 28.7469), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3208 (-8.07%).

2020 Avg (February) 26.4262
2019 Avg (February) 28.7469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.3996 26.1924 26.2765
February 26.5180 26.2868 26.4262
March 26.4821 24.4091 25.6766
April 25.6241 24.2094 24.7227
May 25.9060 25.3242 25.6209
June 25.2978 24.2302 24.7217
July 24.7857 24.3631 24.5255
August 24.8091 24.2521 24.4020
September 24.8118 24.5950 24.6924
October 25.5053 24.8233 25.1615
November 25.6908 25.1634 25.4907
December 25.4034 25.0816 25.2449