YEARLY HIGH
0.2818 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0967 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2712 KRW

2018 KHR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.2818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1851 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2637 to the December average rate of 0.2790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2818 was down 9.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3112, 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 1,409 KRW
2017 Average 1,393 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 483 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 925.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2805
0.2621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to KRW 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1817 KRW (High: 0.2783 / Low: 0.0967). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 KRW (High: 0.2666 / Low: 0.2618).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1817
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+2.45%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2787
2017 Avg (November) 0.2720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2667 0.2599 0.2637
February 0.2730 0.2633 0.2681
March 0.2734 0.2638 0.2683
April 0.2698 0.2632 0.2656
May 0.2666 0.2618 0.2646
June 0.2758 0.2613 0.2690
July 0.2796 0.2737 0.2765
August 0.2793 0.2715 0.2754
September 0.2783 0.0967 0.2675
October 0.2816 0.2726 0.2780
November 0.2818 0.2762 0.2787
December 0.2817 0.2754 0.2790