YEARLY HIGH
414.3521 KHR
YEARLY LOW
141.4763 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.1297 KHR

2018 ETB to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 414.3521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 141.4763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 272.8758 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.2737 to the December average rate of 142.8321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 414.3521 was up 127.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 182.2454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,071,761 KHR
2017 Average 850,630 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 707,381 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,364,379.23 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

158.0527
141.4484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 146.8201, compared to 147.4393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.8201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.4393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 268.2371 KHR (High: 414.3521 / Low: 146.1150). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0228 KHR (High: 148.1957 / Low: 147.1729).

September Spread (Volatile) ±268.2371
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0228

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.4526 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 156.6691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 173.0659), the exchange rate shifted by -16.3969 (-9.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 156.6691
2017 Avg (September) 173.0659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.5472 144.8632 147.2737
February 147.7720 145.4216 146.4071
March 147.2563 143.7945 145.2721
April 147.5585 144.5354 146.4728
May 148.1699 147.0808 147.8161
June 148.1957 147.1729 147.6791
July 148.5286 146.1549 147.1986
August 148.0684 146.4932 147.2896
September 414.3521 146.1150 156.6691
October 147.6725 144.8754 146.2164
November 146.2604 143.5107 144.4302
December 144.3281 141.4763 142.8321