YEARLY HIGH
5.5269 STD
YEARLY LOW
5.0467 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2715 STD

2020 KHR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KHR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 5.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4802 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3030 to the December average rate of 5.1094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5269 was up 0.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.4784, 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 27,634 STD
2019 Average 26,291 STD
Yearly Trough Low 25,233 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,400.99 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.4726
5.0764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to STD 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 5.3817, compared to 5.1614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1618 STD (High: 5.5269 / Low: 5.3651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 STD (High: 5.1462 / Low: 5.1051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1618
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1674 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.4396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1470 (+2.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.4396
2019 Avg (March) 5.2926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3237 5.2640 5.3030
February 5.4138 5.2836 5.3776
March 5.5269 5.3651 5.4396
April 5.4655 5.3638 5.4207
May 5.4135 5.3458 5.3668
June 5.4297 5.3463 5.3823
July 5.3692 5.2148 5.3148
August 5.2148 5.0787 5.1473
September 5.1470 5.0813 5.1141
October 5.1462 5.1051 5.1238
November 5.1802 5.1348 5.1589
December 5.1638 5.0467 5.1094