YEARLY HIGH
8.8901 IRR
YEARLY LOW
7.3882 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1465 IRR

2017 KHR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KHR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 8.8901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.3882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5019 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8163 to the December average rate of 8.6862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8901 was up 17.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.5954, 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 44,451 IRR
2016 Average 37,205 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 36,941 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,509.48 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.7732
7.7293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to IRR 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 7.9911, compared to 8.3019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.9470 IRR (High: 8.8901 / Low: 7.9432). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0885 IRR (High: 8.0180 / Low: 7.9294).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9470
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0857 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 8.0777) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.5307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5470 (+7.26%).

2017 Avg (April) 8.0777
2016 Avg (April) 7.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0345 7.3882 7.8163
February 8.1071 7.9296 8.0113
March 8.2675 7.9343 8.0881
April 8.8901 7.9432 8.0777
May 8.0528 7.9470 7.9920
June 8.0180 7.9294 7.9612
July 8.0288 7.9384 7.9818
August 8.1808 7.9105 8.0381
September 8.2539 8.1338 8.1884
October 8.5070 8.2201 8.3583
November 8.6663 8.4904 8.5585
December 8.8404 8.5212 8.6862