YEARLY HIGH
278.1545 KHR
YEARLY LOW
100.2401 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.2754 KHR

2018 ARS to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 278.1545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 100.2401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.9144 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.8316 to the December average rate of 106.5495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 278.1545 was up 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 266.5409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,390,773 KHR
2017 Average 1,228,559 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 501,201 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 889,571.86 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

223.4598
95.9213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 189.7846, compared to 120.7662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 69.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.7846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.7662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 177.9144 KHR (High: 278.1545 / Low: 100.2401). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6300 KHR (High: 201.0607 / Low: 196.4307).

September Spread (Volatile) ±177.9144
April Spread (Stable) ±4.6300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 25.6209 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.6209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 112.3326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 236.1017), the exchange rate shifted by -123.7692 (-52.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 112.3326
2017 Avg (September) 236.1017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.9987 204.4234 212.8316
February 208.7795 198.3254 203.0788
March 200.8520 195.3761 197.6108
April 201.0607 196.4307 198.8489
May 195.7478 162.8210 173.2281
June 163.8907 140.7159 153.1096
July 149.0932 140.7238 146.9793
August 149.1672 105.3441 137.2417
September 278.1545 100.2401 112.3326
October 113.6622 103.4738 110.1647
November 114.7457 103.5259 111.3294
December 110.2698 104.8582 106.5495