YEARLY HIGH
476.6946 KHR
YEARLY LOW
164.6529 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.2513 KHR

2018 HNL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 476.6946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 164.6529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 312.0417 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.0955 to the December average rate of 166.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 476.6946 was up 167.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 178.0241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,383,473 KHR
2017 Average 864,363 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 823,264 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,560,208.39 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

182.0541
164.5672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 170.2893, compared to 170.2133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.2893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.2133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 307.1062 KHR (High: 476.6946 / Low: 169.5884). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3780 KHR (High: 171.9282 / Low: 170.5502).

September Spread (Volatile) ±307.1062
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3780

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 11.3153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 180.5968) against the same month in 2017 (average: 173.6101), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9867 (+4.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 180.5968
2017 Avg (September) 173.6101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.2170 168.7926 171.0955
February 171.6013 169.5309 170.6036
March 171.2747 167.5809 169.0683
April 171.3192 167.3941 170.0478
May 171.9282 170.5502 171.0995
June 170.8887 168.7993 169.8214
July 170.0902 168.1938 169.2318
August 170.4370 168.8878 169.5590
September 476.6946 169.5884 180.5968
October 170.1292 168.4817 169.2815
November 169.0916 165.3662 166.5865
December 176.2912 164.6529 166.0244