YEARLY HIGH
10.4752 IRR
YEARLY LOW
10.2773 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3585 IRR

2021 KHR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KHR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 10.4752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 10.2773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1979 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3631 to the December average rate of 10.3746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.4752 was down 35.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.1555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,376 IRR
2020 Average 51,656 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 51,386 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 989.39 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.4145
10.3161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to IRR 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 10.3619, compared to 10.3550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1466 IRR (High: 10.4752 / Low: 10.3285). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 IRR (High: 10.3962 / Low: 10.3608).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1466
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 10.3616) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.2503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1113 (+1.09%).

2021 Avg (May) 10.3616
2020 Avg (May) 10.2503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4036 10.3037 10.3631
February 10.3594 10.3070 10.3385
March 10.4052 10.3449 10.3777
April 10.4383 10.3495 10.4063
May 10.4752 10.3285 10.3616
June 10.3459 10.3070 10.3243
July 10.3708 10.3259 10.3466
August 10.3677 10.3056 10.3410
September 10.3490 10.2773 10.3348
October 10.3936 10.2987 10.3537
November 10.3962 10.3608 10.3793
December 10.4114 10.2991 10.3746