2018 BAM to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |