YEARLY HIGH
256.1853 KHR
YEARLY LOW
232.5905 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
244.7762 KHR

2026 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 256.1853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 232.5905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.5949 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.9016 to the December average rate of 244.2165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 256.1853 was up 5.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 242.0001, 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 12,809,266 KHR
2025 Average 11,230,740 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 11,629,523 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,179,743.17 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

252.4148
237.8736
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 244.8640, compared to 244.5127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 244.8640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.5127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 16.8639 KHR (High: 249.4543 / Low: 232.5905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7896 KHR (High: 244.7216 / Low: 243.9321).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.8639
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7896

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.1177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 246.9016) against the same month in 2025 (average: 215.3542), the exchange rate shifted by +31.5474 (+14.65%).

2026 Avg (January) 246.9016
2025 Avg (January) 215.3542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 256.1853 242.0541 246.9016
February 253.7325 247.9158 251.2031
March 249.4543 232.5905 239.0854
April 245.7680 234.9597 241.9317
May 247.4554 240.1070 245.6407
June 248.2875 236.5006 244.4215
July 248.4906 240.1205 244.8089
August 244.7216 243.9321 244.2165