2018 BBD to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BBD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BBD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 5741.6606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 1980.1442.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3761.5163 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2021.4445 to the December average rate of 2013.6856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5741.6606 was up 177.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 2068.4250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BBD 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 2018.8990, compared to 2051.7343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.8353 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3704.3840 KHR (High: 5741.6606 / Low: 2037.2765). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1950 KHR (High: 2040.1917 / Low: 2026.9967).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 133.8731 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2172.0520) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2034.2582), the exchange rate shifted by +137.7938 (+6.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2041.6667 | 1986.3254 | 2021.4445 |
| February | 2024.8333 | 2005.0000 | 2013.1949 |
| March | 2023.3333 | 1980.2692 | 1997.4047 |
| April | 2027.3017 | 1980.1442 | 2012.5655 |
| May | 2040.1917 | 2026.9967 | 2033.8333 |
| June | 2042.5000 | 2027.2500 | 2034.9509 |
| July | 2037.6278 | 2020.7604 | 2029.1640 |
| August | 2046.6455 | 2029.6776 | 2035.5189 |
| September | 5741.6606 | 2037.2765 | 2172.0520 |
| October | 2049.1865 | 2025.7421 | 2038.1789 |
| November | 2043.6840 | 2002.4447 | 2021.8063 |
| December | 2025.0834 | 2007.8328 | 2013.6856 |