Cambodian riel (KHR) market outlook and exchange rates

KHR Market Update

05 Aug 2026 • 00:42 GMT

KHR/USD 0.000247

The Khmer Riel remains near 90-day lows against the US dollar, trading around 0.000247, just 0.8% below its three-month average. The currency has been relatively stable within a narrow range from 0.000247 to 0.000250. The recent US tariffs on Cambodia, which have risen to 49%, and ongoing trade tensions with China are weighing on emerging Asian currencies, including the KHR.

Meanwhile, the US dollar continues to be supported by global geopolitical tensions, energy market fluctuations, and strong US economic data. These factors underscore the dollar’s resilient position, even as it showed some weakness last week following weaker inflation figures.

Against other major currencies, the KHR remains steady, with minor moves: slightly below 0.000214 against the euro, near 0.000184 against the British pound, and roughly 0.03897 against the Japanese yen. The KHR also traded just above 0.00035 against the Australian dollar and Canadian dollar, while staying close to 0.00020 against the Swiss franc.

In summary, the KHR is holding steady near recent lows, with limited volatility, amid global trade tensions and US dollar strength. This backdrop suggests cautious outlooks ahead as geopolitical and economic factors continue to influence currency trends.