YEARLY HIGH
137.0093 KHR
YEARLY LOW
47.2061 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.5354 KHR

2018 BDT to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 137.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 47.2061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8032 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6901 to the December average rate of 48.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.0093 was up 165.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.5649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 685,047 KHR
2017 Average 249,885 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 236,031 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,016.22 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.1673
47.6507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 48.2444, compared to 48.8264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 88.4069 KHR (High: 137.0093 / Low: 48.6024). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3154 KHR (High: 48.1796 / Low: 47.8642).

September Spread (Volatile) ±88.4069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.4738 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 51.7909) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.8344), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9565 (+3.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 51.7909
2017 Avg (September) 49.8344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2918 48.1966 48.6901
February 48.7837 48.0473 48.3934
March 48.7729 47.2061 48.0669
April 48.7548 47.3749 48.1450
May 48.2853 47.7937 48.0387
June 48.3303 47.8689 48.1325
July 48.6720 47.8918 48.1950
August 48.8208 48.0588 48.3572
September 137.0093 48.6024 51.7909
October 48.7568 47.6783 48.3171
November 48.7591 48.0764 48.2712
December 48.1796 47.8642 48.0271