YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 AFN

2018 KHR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0189 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 AFN
2017 Average 84 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 33 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0189
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to AFN 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 0.0174, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0120 AFN (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0171).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+10.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0188
2017 Avg (December) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
February 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
March 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
April 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
May 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
June 0.0180 0.0175 0.0176
July 0.0182 0.0176 0.0180
August 0.0180 0.0177 0.0179
September 0.0185 0.0066 0.0179
October 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
November 0.0189 0.0159 0.0186
December 0.0189 0.0186 0.0188