YEARLY HIGH
1134.1338 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1102.4356 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1121.1473 KHR

2020 QAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1134.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1102.4356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6982 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1116.6971 to the December average rate of 1111.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1134.1338 was up 0.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 1128.8296, 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 5,670,669 KHR
2019 Average 5,566,073 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,512,178 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,491.03 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1129.8870
1109.3795
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 1120.5448, compared to 1121.7497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1120.5448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1121.7497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 30.6875 KHR (High: 1133.1231 / Low: 1102.4356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1353 KHR (High: 1131.3919 / Low: 1124.2566).

March Spread (Volatile) ±30.6875
July Spread (Stable) ±7.1353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.7385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1126.2650) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1121.9031), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3620 (+0.39%).

2020 Avg (August) 1126.2650
2019 Avg (August) 1121.9031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1124.9308 1112.4082 1116.6971
February 1124.1023 1115.0783 1120.5194
March 1133.1231 1102.4356 1116.1099
April 1129.0854 1108.0744 1117.3994
May 1131.6946 1120.1219 1128.1780
June 1132.7732 1115.3529 1124.3651
July 1131.3919 1124.2566 1126.3676
August 1134.1338 1122.4534 1126.2650
September 1130.2337 1122.3508 1125.9213
October 1128.6938 1116.4515 1125.2972
November 1119.8244 1111.5842 1115.5588
December 1118.2623 1106.4218 1111.0884