YEARLY HIGH
10.8070 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3.7605 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0215 IRR

2018 KHR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 10.8070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 3.7605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0466 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9157 to the December average rate of 10.4921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8070 was up 21.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.8901, 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 54,035 IRR
2017 Average 40,735 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 18,802 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,232.90 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8390
8.7408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to IRR 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 9.5353, compared to 10.5078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.8334 IRR (High: 10.5939 / Low: 3.7605). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1056 IRR (High: 10.5535 / Low: 10.4479).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.8334
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3341 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 10.6642) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.9818), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6823 (+33.61%).

2018 Avg (July) 10.6642
2017 Avg (July) 7.9818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1763 8.7245 8.9157
February 9.2898 9.1261 9.2054
March 9.4871 9.2181 9.3869
April 9.4938 9.2372 9.3196
May 10.3583 9.2031 9.9757
June 10.4829 10.3244 10.4083
July 10.8070 10.4684 10.6642
August 10.7999 10.5449 10.6421
September 10.5939 3.7605 10.3081
October 10.5675 10.3694 10.4311
November 10.6106 10.3971 10.5094
December 10.5535 10.4479 10.4921