YEARLY HIGH
330.9170 KHR
YEARLY LOW
271.4181 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
305.1738 KHR

2017 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 330.9170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 271.4181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.4989 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.7276 to the December average rate of 310.5576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 330.9170 was up 8.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 305.8174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,545,852 KHR
2016 Average 13,825,949 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 13,570,907 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,974,944.63 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

319.1079
284.8710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 306.3447, compared to 304.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.3447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 304.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 39.7211 KHR (High: 311.1392 / Low: 271.4181). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0706 KHR (High: 322.1702 / Low: 312.0996).

April Spread (Volatile) ±39.7211
June Spread (Stable) ±10.0706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 12.7917 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 310.5576) against the same month in 2016 (average: 291.8871), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6704 (+6.40%).

2017 Avg (December) 310.5576
2016 Avg (December) 291.8871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 308.4023 294.3244 298.7276
February 314.1396 299.8261 306.9981
March 322.3683 301.0854 310.3717
April 311.1392 271.4181 299.2539
May 317.0000 298.7239 306.4619
June 322.1702 312.0996 316.2548
July 316.6703 300.8715 311.3134
August 313.1427 303.0600 308.7095
September 317.5808 298.4964 309.2525
October 305.4983 286.7249 296.4608
November 297.6172 278.6632 287.7241
December 330.9170 293.6721 310.5576