2018 HKD to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |