YEARLY HIGH
0.4534 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1548 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4382 BIF

2018 KHR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2986 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4361 to the December average rate of 0.4488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4534 was down 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,267 BIF
2017 Average 2,123 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 774 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,492.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4513
0.4215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to BIF 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 0.4380, compared to 0.4383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2804 BIF (High: 0.4352 / Low: 0.1548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 BIF (High: 0.4393 / Low: 0.4327).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2804
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4488) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+3.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4488
2017 Avg (December) 0.4334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4432 0.4294 0.4361
February 0.4429 0.4341 0.4384
March 0.4480 0.4356 0.4422
April 0.4495 0.4351 0.4402
May 0.4401 0.4312 0.4356
June 0.4397 0.4322 0.4357
July 0.4406 0.4335 0.4365
August 0.4393 0.4327 0.4361
September 0.4352 0.1548 0.4240
October 0.4461 0.4347 0.4395
November 0.4495 0.4367 0.4451
December 0.4534 0.4426 0.4488