YEARLY HIGH
164.4388 KHR
YEARLY LOW
51.9002 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.4003 KHR

2018 HTG to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 164.4388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 51.9002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.5386 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6815 to the December average rate of 52.9570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 164.4388 was up 142.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 67.8333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 822,194 KHR
2017 Average 312,588 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 259,501 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 562,693.02 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

63.9312
51.9593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 62.3891, compared to 58.4114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.3891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.4114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 105.8556 KHR (High: 164.4388 / Low: 58.5832). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9062 KHR (High: 63.2323 / Low: 62.3261).

September Spread (Volatile) ±105.8556
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9062

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 4.9160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 62.5890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.3954), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8063 (-2.81%).

2018 Avg (September) 62.5890
2017 Avg (September) 64.3954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.8991 61.5481 62.6815
February 63.2323 62.3261 62.7717
March 62.9589 61.1607 61.9767
April 62.7993 61.3565 62.1317
May 63.4593 62.2271 62.9335
June 63.2215 60.9928 61.8395
July 62.4225 59.9708 61.1206
August 61.2963 58.6967 60.4425
September 164.4388 58.5832 62.5890
October 58.5713 56.5270 57.6731
November 56.9006 54.7536 55.6862
December 54.9306 51.9002 52.9570