2018 KGS to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KGS to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KGS to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 168.5316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 57.3440.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.1876 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.5579 to the December average rate of 58.6172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.5316 was up 128.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.6055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KGS 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 58.9790, compared to 59.9920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0130 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 108.7326 KHR (High: 168.5316 / Low: 59.7990). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4969 KHR (High: 58.9471 / Low: 58.4502).
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 4.2618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 63.7550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.3555), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3995 (+7.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.1578 | 57.3440 | 58.5579 |
| February | 59.4532 | 58.3288 | 58.9222 |
| March | 59.4510 | 58.0737 | 58.6068 |
| April | 59.2954 | 57.9924 | 58.8569 |
| May | 59.7853 | 58.8334 | 59.3434 |
| June | 59.8507 | 59.3255 | 59.5866 |
| July | 59.8194 | 59.1772 | 59.4827 |
| August | 60.0740 | 59.5760 | 59.7474 |
| September | 168.5316 | 59.7990 | 63.7550 |
| October | 59.9461 | 59.0611 | 59.4932 |
| November | 59.5059 | 58.2910 | 58.8563 |
| December | 58.9471 | 58.4502 | 58.6172 |