YEARLY HIGH
1661.4046 KHR
YEARLY LOW
573.2644 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
589.1129 KHR

2018 BOB to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1661.4046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 573.2644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1088.1401 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 584.9245 to the December average rate of 582.7149, 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 1661.4046 was up 178.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 595.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,307,023 KHR
2017 Average 2,923,953 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,866,322 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,440,700.67 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

633.2316
573.0169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 584.2562, compared to 593.9695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 584.2562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 593.9695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1073.9675 KHR (High: 1661.4046 / Low: 587.4370). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6078 KHR (High: 591.0140 / Low: 586.4061).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1073.9675
June Spread (Stable) ±4.6078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 38.2250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.2250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 628.2137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 582.7384), the exchange rate shifted by +45.4753 (+7.80%).

2018 Avg (September) 628.2137
2017 Avg (September) 582.7384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 593.1564 577.4840 584.9245
February 586.0094 580.2935 582.6117
March 585.6346 573.2644 578.0348
April 586.7588 573.4898 582.5846
May 590.4994 585.4003 588.5718
June 591.0140 586.4061 588.8099
July 591.4531 585.1171 587.8678
August 592.2905 587.2697 589.4257
September 1661.4046 587.4370 628.2137
October 592.9818 587.3230 589.9887
November 592.0609 583.7659 585.6063
December 585.9320 580.6660 582.7149