YEARLY HIGH
158.3841 KHR
YEARLY LOW
54.8043 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.6464 KHR

2018 BTN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 158.3841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 54.8043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.5798 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.5407 to the December average rate of 57.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 158.3841 was up 125.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.3070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 791,921 KHR
2017 Average 311,888 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 274,022 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517,899.11 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.3557
54.5750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 61.5261, compared to 57.7668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.5261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.7668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 102.0950 KHR (High: 158.3841 / Low: 56.2892). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7019 KHR (High: 59.4905 / Low: 58.7886).

September Spread (Volatile) ±102.0950
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 4.8776 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 60.2677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.1851), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9175 (-4.62%).

2018 Avg (September) 60.2677
2017 Avg (September) 63.1851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2812 62.7173 63.5407
February 63.3727 61.6002 62.5484
March 62.2132 60.7690 61.4324
April 62.1543 60.1742 61.3008
May 60.9218 59.6458 60.2742
June 60.9368 59.2745 60.0598
July 59.4905 58.7886 59.0976
August 59.4054 57.6450 58.5392
September 158.3841 56.2892 60.2677
October 56.0744 54.8043 55.3901
November 58.0112 55.1108 56.2930
December 57.8980 55.9022 57.0133