YEARLY HIGH
85.3338 KHR
YEARLY LOW
29.7063 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.6039 KHR

2018 JMD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 85.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 29.7063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.6275 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5526 to the December average rate of 31.5015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.3338 was up 160.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.8034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426,669 KHR
2017 Average 158,115 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 148,532 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,137.61 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.8052
29.7735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 32.0026, compared to 31.2052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 55.6099 KHR (High: 85.3338 / Low: 29.7239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5397 KHR (High: 32.6438 / Low: 32.1040).

September Spread (Volatile) ±55.6099
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5397

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 1.0606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 31.9077) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.3282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5795 (+1.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 31.9077
2017 Avg (September) 31.3282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9745 32.1877 32.5526
February 32.5466 31.5983 32.0300
March 31.8356 30.9304 31.4039
April 32.5432 31.5015 32.2560
May 32.6438 32.1040 32.3908
June 32.1578 30.8081 31.3822
July 31.4790 30.4689 30.9911
August 30.4141 29.7063 30.0261
September 85.3338 29.7239 31.9077
October 31.6957 30.2243 30.8471
November 32.3214 31.5566 31.9576
December 31.9565 31.2697 31.5015