YEARLY HIGH
292.3640 KHR
YEARLY LOW
211.1748 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.3981 KHR

2020 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 292.3640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 211.1748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.1892 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.2706 to the December average rate of 272.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 292.3640 was down 3.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 303.4736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,618,198 KHR
2019 Average 14,037,046 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 10,558,738 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,059,459.84 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

288.6442
212.1612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 246.9123, compared to 251.8838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.9123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.8838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 44.0841 KHR (High: 267.6659 / Low: 223.5818). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4560 KHR (High: 252.8211 / Low: 245.3651).

March Spread (Volatile) ±44.0841
October Spread (Stable) ±7.4560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 282.2706) against the same month in 2019 (average: 290.3032), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0326 (-2.77%).

2020 Avg (January) 282.2706
2019 Avg (January) 290.3032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.3640 270.5428 282.2706
February 276.7363 260.0594 271.0591
March 267.6659 223.5818 244.0541
April 225.7224 211.1748 218.5348
May 236.7565 215.3029 226.3971
June 248.7739 233.3000 239.1583
July 250.0210 238.6669 244.6245
August 249.1623 231.9355 238.2650
September 253.2953 238.3404 245.2047
October 252.8211 245.3651 249.2906
November 267.4756 249.7374 261.7539
December 278.3321 264.7032 272.1640