YEARLY HIGH
0.0398 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0355 LRD

2018 KHR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0398 was up 27.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0312, 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 199 LRD
2017 Average 129 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 68 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.54 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0399
0.0306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to LRD 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 0.0327, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0254 LRD (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LRD (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0390).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+68.50%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0383
2017 Avg (July) 0.0227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0322 0.0303 0.0314
February 0.0325 0.0301 0.0314
March 0.0332 0.0322 0.0328
April 0.0332 0.0322 0.0326
May 0.0339 0.0323 0.0329
June 0.0369 0.0339 0.0350
July 0.0398 0.0368 0.0383
August 0.0381 0.0373 0.0377
September 0.0390 0.0135 0.0370
October 0.0386 0.0381 0.0384
November 0.0395 0.0383 0.0390
December 0.0393 0.0390 0.0391