YEARLY HIGH
2385.3006 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2154.0485 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2292.6195 KHR

2016 BAM to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2385.3006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2154.0485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 231.2521 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2249.5002 to the December average rate of 2179.1918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2385.3006 was down 5.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 2515.4914, 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 11,926,503 KHR
2015 Average 11,536,210 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 10,770,242 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156,260.55 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2364.9499
2162.3047
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 2306.4020, compared to 2278.8370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.5650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2306.4020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2278.8370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 140.3320 KHR (High: 2301.4920 / Low: 2161.1599). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.4570 KHR (High: 2261.9932 / Low: 2233.5362).

November Spread (Volatile) ±140.3320
January Spread (Stable) ±28.4570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 73.7357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -73.7357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2347.8723) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2310.2006), the exchange rate shifted by +37.6717 (+1.63%).

2016 Avg (May) 2347.8723
2015 Avg (May) 2310.2006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2261.9932 2233.5362 2249.5002
February 2331.7832 2233.4524 2285.0713
March 2326.5689 2225.7058 2280.0642
April 2364.9366 2296.1718 2327.8409
May 2385.3006 2317.5089 2347.8723
June 2381.7032 2291.9363 2348.0628
July 2322.4580 2281.2721 2302.4014
August 2366.5954 2313.3236 2336.8596
September 2355.5751 2320.6372 2338.6891
October 2356.6538 2255.1007 2294.8078
November 2301.4920 2161.1599 2221.0721
December 2207.3925 2154.0485 2179.1918