YEARLY HIGH
245.8364 KHR
YEARLY LOW
207.7133 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.9209 KHR

2023 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 245.8364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 207.7133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1231 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 240.9560 to the December average rate of 221.0980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 245.8364 was down 12.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 279.5178, 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 12,291,820 KHR
2022 Average 12,533,407 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 10,385,667 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,906,153.27 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

243.4912
213.0682
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 225.0306, compared to 220.8111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.8111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 21.6957 KHR (High: 241.1796 / Low: 219.4839). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1711 KHR (High: 220.7958 / Low: 214.6247).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.6957
September Spread (Stable) ±6.1711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.9083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 240.9560) against the same month in 2022 (average: 262.6505), the exchange rate shifted by -21.6945 (-8.26%).

2023 Avg (January) 240.9560
2022 Avg (January) 262.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.8364 235.9127 240.9560
February 241.1796 219.4839 228.0477
March 228.0044 212.8930 221.6401
April 227.7191 219.4188 223.7760
May 225.5857 207.7133 215.6035
June 226.4213 209.8955 220.1605
July 235.1382 214.8464 226.5215
August 226.0330 215.6376 220.4294
September 220.7958 214.6247 217.7794
October 221.7555 210.6558 216.9999
November 226.4761 217.6731 222.0385
December 225.2116 215.7110 221.0980