YEARLY HIGH
2779.0284 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2538.0749 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2655.6350 KHR

2012 BAM to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2779.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2538.0749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.9535 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2688.8955 to the December average rate of 2675.5156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2779.0284 was down 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 3086.1129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,895,142 KHR
2011 Average 14,429,592 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 12,690,375 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204,767.52 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2738.9517
2561.3552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2678.6247, compared to 2632.6453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.9794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2678.6247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2632.6453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 167.2931 KHR (High: 2732.6782 / Low: 2565.3850). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.0204 KHR (High: 2695.3540 / Low: 2652.3335).

May Spread (Volatile) ±167.2931
October Spread (Stable) ±43.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 61.6282 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.6282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2688.8955) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2761.6492), the exchange rate shifted by -72.7537 (-2.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 2688.8955
2011 Avg (January) 2761.6492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2779.0284 2616.4969 2688.8955
February 2763.2103 2677.5332 2724.1520
March 2729.1884 2670.3024 2703.7328
April 2753.6650 2666.7621 2701.3822
May 2732.6782 2565.3850 2639.7540
June 2647.7440 2556.1699 2613.8319
July 2644.7127 2538.0749 2576.1549
August 2614.0315 2549.7759 2576.5525
September 2721.3821 2606.4638 2667.2590
October 2695.3540 2652.3335 2674.9310
November 2668.3360 2598.0073 2625.4587
December 2706.6349 2627.6347 2675.5156