YEARLY HIGH
6894.8108 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2320.8970 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2460.7144 KHR

2018 BAM to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 6894.8108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 2320.8970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4573.9137 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2519.5315 to the December average rate of 2343.6871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6894.8108 was up 175.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 2504.2444, 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 34,474,054 KHR
2017 Average 11,721,074 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 11,604,485 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,869,568.64 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2622.6647
2318.3255
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 2500.1269, compared to 2421.3019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.8250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2500.1269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2421.3019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4477.8003 KHR (High: 6894.8108 / Low: 2417.0104). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.7501 KHR (High: 2360.6471 / Low: 2320.8970).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4477.8003
December Spread (Stable) ±39.7501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 202.2618 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -202.2618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2597.3031) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2478.9014), the exchange rate shifted by +118.4017 (+4.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 2597.3031
2017 Avg (September) 2478.9014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2576.7180 2463.9598 2519.5315
February 2583.1470 2506.2422 2542.9798
March 2560.2806 2485.9961 2518.5317
April 2561.8288 2496.7365 2529.2660
May 2500.4785 2407.7453 2460.8297
June 2467.7391 2397.6255 2429.6228
July 2482.1185 2405.9029 2430.6386
August 2441.5132 2356.0022 2404.4039
September 6894.8108 2417.0104 2597.3031
October 2451.9149 2356.7506 2395.0413
November 2429.3195 2324.6003 2356.7372
December 2360.6471 2320.8970 2343.6871