YEARLY HIGH
168.5316 KHR
YEARLY LOW
57.3440 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.4855 KHR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 842,658 KHR
2017 Average 295,107 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 286,720 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555,938.05 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.2747
58.0382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.9790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.9920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±108.7326
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 63.7550
2017 Avg (September) 59.3555

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