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KHR

Cambodian Riel

KHR · Cambodia

26
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
233139Jul 2021Jul 2023Jun 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Cambodian Riel is in decent shape overall, scoring 26 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 2.3%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
0.8%
Debt / GDP
50.3%
GDP Growth
6.0%
FX Volatility
0.8
Governance
Not available
Reserves
7.7 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Economy is growing healthily
Healthy foreign currency reserves as a safety net
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

KHR
Holding cash in KHR0.8% inflation
KHR 961−KHR 39 (4% purchasing power lost)
Your KHR 1,000 buys 4% less in 5 years
What if you invested KHR 1,000 instead? (5yr, in KHR terms)
Hold USD Cash
KHR 859
−KHR 141
-3.0%/yr net in KHR
S&P 500
KHR 1611
+KHR 611
range: KHR 734–KHR 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
KHR 1469
+KHR 469
range: KHR 418–KHR 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
KHR 3052
+KHR 2052
range: KHR 180–KHR 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in KHR. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Cambodia (0.8%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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