YEARLY HIGH
1602.8295 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1443.5352 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1534.6203 KHR

2020 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1602.8295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1443.5352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.2943 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1545.1103 to the December average rate of 1586.4930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1602.8295 was up 2.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1570.5111, 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 8,014,147 KHR
2019 Average 7,708,111 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,217,676 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796,471.39 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1598.6414
1452.8602
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 1505.2298, compared to 1564.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.7811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1505.2298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1564.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 67.6017 KHR (High: 1524.6951 / Low: 1457.0934). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.0471 KHR (High: 1534.6448 / Low: 1508.5977).

March Spread (Volatile) ±67.6017
February Spread (Stable) ±26.0471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 30.3060 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.3060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1586.4930) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1540.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +46.2207 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 1586.4930
2019 Avg (December) 1540.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1562.0480 1527.9755 1545.1103
February 1534.6448 1508.5977 1524.1379
March 1524.6951 1457.0934 1495.3146
April 1491.1838 1443.5352 1465.0086
May 1505.3924 1472.4256 1486.1807
June 1545.3853 1491.1795 1515.6267
July 1572.7336 1515.0075 1545.9088
August 1577.5004 1547.1876 1565.2635
September 1579.4529 1533.4228 1565.9883
October 1570.0320 1542.2086 1556.3524
November 1579.6978 1545.1627 1564.0593
December 1602.8295 1574.4653 1586.4930