YEARLY HIGH
4.1590 KHR
YEARLY LOW
3.9280 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0654 KHR

2021 RWF to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 4.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 3.9280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2309 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1126 to the December average rate of 3.9841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.1590 was down 5.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,795 KHR
2020 Average 21,331 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 19,640 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,154.72 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.1282
3.9710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 4.0980, compared to 4.0328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1440 KHR (High: 4.0720 / Low: 3.9280). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0448 KHR (High: 4.0816 / Low: 4.0368).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1440
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.1126) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1967 (-4.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.1126
2020 Avg (January) 4.3093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1590 4.0746 4.1126
February 4.1435 4.0864 4.1151
March 4.1452 4.0838 4.1106
April 4.1412 4.0444 4.0780
May 4.1225 4.0444 4.0818
June 4.1495 4.0489 4.0898
July 4.1162 4.0414 4.0588
August 4.0816 4.0368 4.0468
September 4.1055 4.0390 4.0561
October 4.1053 3.9995 4.0438
November 4.0517 3.9302 4.0071
December 4.0720 3.9280 3.9841