YEARLY HIGH
1134.2315 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1074.8407 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1110.4848 KHR

2012 QAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1134.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1074.8407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3908 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1120.4328 to the December average rate of 1096.9098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1134.2315 was up 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1133.3447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,671,157 KHR
2011 Average 5,573,502 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,374,203 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,953.95 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1129.2619
1093.9687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1110.4257, compared to 1110.5439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1110.4257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1110.5439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 30.5148 KHR (High: 1128.0109 / Low: 1097.4961). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2195 KHR (High: 1104.7611 / Low: 1098.5416).

February Spread (Volatile) ±30.5148
March Spread (Stable) ±6.2195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.8484 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1120.4328) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1111.2776), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1553 (+0.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 1120.4328
2011 Avg (January) 1111.2776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1134.2315 1105.1583 1120.4328
February 1128.0109 1097.4961 1107.5845
March 1104.7611 1098.5416 1100.7998
April 1121.3190 1096.2768 1103.5822
May 1123.3924 1101.5462 1108.8288
June 1128.8814 1111.5769 1121.3260
July 1131.6299 1119.7326 1126.3208
August 1125.7822 1112.7285 1117.4730
September 1117.5414 1108.0981 1114.2123
October 1114.5258 1103.7567 1108.2305
November 1109.8392 1094.8175 1100.1167
December 1102.2968 1074.8407 1096.9098