YEARLY HIGH
1630.5529 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1560.8138 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1599.3696 KHR

2021 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1630.5529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1560.8138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.7390 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1616.7337 to the December average rate of 1570.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1630.5529 was up 1.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 1602.8295, 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 8,152,764 KHR
2020 Average 7,673,768 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,804,069 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,695.19 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1626.4428
1565.0380
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 1611.5087, compared to 1587.2305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1611.5087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1587.2305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 43.0503 KHR (High: 1625.6144 / Low: 1582.5641). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0687 KHR (High: 1591.1875 / Low: 1584.1188).

March Spread (Volatile) ±43.0503
November Spread (Stable) ±7.0687

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 16.4824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.4824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1621.3257) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1524.1379), the exchange rate shifted by +97.1878 (+6.38%).

2021 Avg (February) 1621.3257
2020 Avg (February) 1524.1379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1627.5460 1599.5701 1616.7337
February 1630.5529 1613.2918 1621.3257
March 1625.6144 1582.5641 1607.7361
April 1606.8426 1578.4015 1596.5872
May 1621.9861 1587.5666 1612.4673
June 1623.3508 1602.4620 1614.2025
July 1611.9241 1588.0387 1597.7201
August 1599.2741 1581.5442 1589.1981
September 1603.2251 1587.8473 1594.5119
October 1593.2738 1579.9437 1585.2814
November 1591.1875 1584.1188 1586.5164
December 1588.4341 1560.8138 1570.1550