YEARLY HIGH
0.2273 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.0784 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2218 KPW

2018 KHR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.2273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1489 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2226 to the December average rate of 0.2235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2273 was down 7.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2466, 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 1,136 KPW
2017 Average 1,109 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 392 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.41 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2263
0.2139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to KPW 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 0.2229, compared to 0.2208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1425 KPW (High: 0.2209 / Low: 0.0784). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KPW (High: 0.2220 / Low: 0.2206).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1425
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2241), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.20%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2236
2017 Avg (April) 0.2241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2265 0.2204 0.2226
February 0.2244 0.2222 0.2235
March 0.2272 0.2224 0.2253
April 0.2273 0.2220 0.2236
May 0.2220 0.2206 0.2213
June 0.2220 0.2203 0.2211
July 0.2227 0.2208 0.2218
August 0.2217 0.2199 0.2211
September 0.2209 0.0784 0.2149
October 0.2221 0.2196 0.2208
November 0.2247 0.2202 0.2226
December 0.2241 0.2222 0.2235