YEARLY HIGH
1633.4661 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1509.5201 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1593.1766 KHR

2016 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1633.4661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1509.5201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.9460 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1560.7006 to the December average rate of 1593.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1633.4661 was down 3.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1695.0562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,167,330 KHR
2015 Average 8,051,574 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,547,600 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 619,730.08 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1622.0963
1553.5307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1582.9603, compared to 1603.3929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1582.9603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1603.3929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 90.0899 KHR (High: 1599.6100 / Low: 1509.5201). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.8077 KHR (High: 1632.2793 / Low: 1601.4717).

January Spread (Volatile) ±90.0899
September Spread (Stable) ±30.8077

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 13.2343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1606.5684) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1577.3235), the exchange rate shifted by +29.2449 (+1.85%).

2016 Avg (October) 1606.5684
2015 Avg (October) 1577.3235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1599.6100 1509.5201 1560.7006
February 1581.3558 1520.9406 1559.2445
March 1603.8625 1558.3107 1577.4777
April 1612.2543 1565.9875 1596.2508
May 1619.0603 1555.1487 1593.1760
June 1632.3196 1580.7739 1610.9120
July 1625.2804 1575.5264 1602.9402
August 1616.9833 1586.0199 1607.4860
September 1632.2793 1601.4717 1616.3825
October 1633.4661 1588.7816 1606.5684
November 1618.7745 1566.2661 1593.3341
December 1607.9281 1567.0226 1593.6465