YEARLY HIGH
4692.8353 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1501.8657 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1639.3603 KHR

2018 GEL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 4692.8353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1501.8657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3190.9697 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1580.8397 to the December average rate of 1512.6490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4692.8353 was up 171.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1730.3349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,464,177 KHR
2017 Average 8,131,186 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,509,328 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,954,848.26 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1794.4854
1487.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1636.2286, compared to 1642.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1636.2286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1642.4919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3046.8270 KHR (High: 4692.8353 / Low: 1646.0083). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6544 KHR (High: 1665.7710 / Low: 1651.1166).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3046.8270
July Spread (Stable) ±14.6544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 103.7056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -103.7056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1768.8639) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1650.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +118.8261 (+7.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 1768.8639
2017 Avg (September) 1650.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1640.7910 1543.9336 1580.8397
February 1656.2619 1622.9134 1637.0656
March 1648.3034 1620.1324 1632.6831
April 1666.3058 1629.4620 1650.9730
May 1674.7284 1641.9129 1657.6391
June 1669.4506 1646.7453 1658.1709
July 1665.7710 1651.1166 1658.1386
August 1664.4939 1637.5354 1649.7051
September 4692.8353 1646.0083 1768.8639
October 1674.8630 1655.7012 1665.1583
November 1670.3656 1513.6601 1600.4368
December 1521.9331 1501.8657 1512.6490