YEARLY HIGH
2504.2444 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1984.8337 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2343.2706 KHR

2017 BAM to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 2504.2444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1984.8337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 519.4107 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2204.5478 to the December average rate of 2457.0457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2504.2444 was up 4.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 2385.3006, 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 12,521,222 KHR
2016 Average 11,462,413 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 9,924,168 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,597,053.72 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2507.6332
2162.8522
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 2239.0569, compared to 2447.4844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 208.4275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2239.0569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2447.4844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 291.9191 KHR (High: 2276.7528 / Low: 1984.8337). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 50.7377 KHR (High: 2500.4399 / Low: 2449.7021).

April Spread (Volatile) ±291.9191
August Spread (Stable) ±50.7377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 38.7632 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.7632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2478.9014) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2338.6891), the exchange rate shifted by +140.2123 (+6.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 2478.9014
2016 Avg (September) 2338.6891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2248.0389 2149.2549 2204.5478
February 2243.8252 2161.5195 2202.1779
March 2234.8598 2131.9900 2191.5839
April 2276.7528 1984.8337 2200.0081
May 2335.1347 2245.3892 2296.0879
June 2389.0899 2319.6390 2339.9357
July 2453.8562 2369.2100 2407.3735
August 2500.4399 2449.7021 2468.5482
September 2504.2444 2434.7665 2478.9014
October 2471.9450 2407.4747 2440.1382
November 2472.5873 2400.7078 2432.8995
December 2491.6106 2423.4310 2457.0457