2018 KES to KHR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

113.9551 KHR

YEARLY LOW

38.5739 KHR

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.1921 KHR

2018 KES to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 113.9551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 38.5739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.3812 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2999 to the December average rate of 39.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 113.9551 was up 185.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.8977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 569,776 KHR

2017 Average 196,182 KHR

Yearly Trough Low 192,870 KHR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,905.80 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.4558

38.9221

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 39.8684, compared to 40.5158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.5158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 73.5179 KHR (High: 113.9551 / Low: 40.4373). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3818 KHR (High: 40.4631 / Low: 40.0813).

September Spread (Volatile) ±73.5179

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 2.7516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 43.0780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.4455), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6325 (+9.21%).

2018 Avg (September) 43.0780

2017 Avg (September) 39.4455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.6397	38.5739	39.2999
February	40.0712	39.3504	39.7051
March	39.9371	39.0593	39.4908
April	40.5105	39.2299	40.0093
May	40.6021	40.1553	40.4163
June	40.4631	40.0813	40.2891
July	40.6062	40.0547	40.3204
August	40.6564	40.2386	40.4358
September	113.9551	40.4373	43.0780
October	40.6665	39.8936	40.3263
November	40.1155	39.0758	39.5247
December	39.7178	39.1963	39.4095