YEARLY HIGH
6.4591 KHR
YEARLY LOW
2.2055 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2900 KHR

2018 BIF to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 6.4591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2536 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2931 to the December average rate of 2.2282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4591 was up 164.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,295 KHR
2017 Average 11,777 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 11,027 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,267.98 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4680
2.2064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 2.2832, compared to 2.2969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.1612 KHR (High: 6.4591 / Low: 2.2978). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 KHR (High: 2.3112 / Low: 2.2766).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.1612
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1157 (+4.97%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4462
2017 Avg (September) 2.3305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3290 2.2564 2.2931
February 2.3035 2.2579 2.2813
March 2.2957 2.2322 2.2616
April 2.2983 2.2249 2.2718
May 2.3191 2.2722 2.2960
June 2.3136 2.2742 2.2951
July 2.3068 2.2694 2.2912
August 2.3112 2.2766 2.2929
September 6.4591 2.2978 2.4462
October 2.3003 2.2418 2.2757
November 2.2898 2.2247 2.2469
December 2.2593 2.2055 2.2282