YEARLY HIGH
0.0182 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 BTN

2018 KHR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0182 was up 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0177, 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 91 BTN
2017 Average 80 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 32 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.66 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0183
0.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to BTN 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0115 BTN (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BTN (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0168).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+12.61%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0181
2017 Avg (October) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0156 0.0157
February 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
March 0.0165 0.0161 0.0163
April 0.0166 0.0161 0.0163
May 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
June 0.0169 0.0164 0.0167
July 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
August 0.0173 0.0168 0.0171
September 0.0178 0.0063 0.0172
October 0.0182 0.0178 0.0181
November 0.0181 0.0172 0.0178
December 0.0179 0.0173 0.0175