YEARLY HIGH
1466.8737 KHR
YEARLY LOW
504.5693 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
519.3810 KHR

2018 HKD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1466.8737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 504.5693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 962.3044 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 517.0396 to the December average rate of 514.8882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1466.8737 was up 177.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 529.1108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,671,843 KHR
2017 Average 13,015,384 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 12,614,232 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,057,611.23 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

558.7863
504.9939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 515.1755, compared to 523.5865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 515.1755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 523.5865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 947.7926 KHR (High: 1466.8737 / Low: 519.0811). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6237 KHR (High: 520.0425 / Low: 516.4188).

September Spread (Volatile) ±947.7926
May Spread (Stable) ±3.6237

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 34.2261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.2261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 554.3036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 520.6423), the exchange rate shifted by +33.6613 (+6.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 554.3036
2017 Avg (September) 520.6423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 522.4063 507.8551 517.0396
February 517.7794 512.2866 514.7777
March 516.9906 504.8880 509.4766
April 516.6304 504.5693 512.8713
May 520.0425 516.4188 518.2588
June 520.6574 516.7053 518.6287
July 519.5942 514.9254 517.1113
August 521.4749 517.0988 518.6220
September 1466.8737 519.0811 554.3036
October 522.8534 516.7466 520.0775
November 521.7173 511.5249 516.5162
December 517.7664 513.2297 514.8882