YEARLY HIGH
0.3975 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.1360 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3553 MMK

2018 KHR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.3975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2616 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3327 to the December average rate of 0.3889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3975 was up 6.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3727, 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 1,988 MMK
2017 Average 1,678 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 680 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,307.78 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4016
0.3246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to MMK 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 0.3332, compared to 0.3775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2614 MMK (High: 0.3974 / Low: 0.1360). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MMK (High: 0.3336 / Low: 0.3283).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2614
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+18.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3952
2017 Avg (November) 0.3342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3391 0.3270 0.3327
February 0.3345 0.3286 0.3311
March 0.3377 0.3304 0.3347
April 0.3376 0.3261 0.3311
May 0.3336 0.3283 0.3320
June 0.3483 0.3315 0.3373
July 0.3594 0.3455 0.3522
August 0.3792 0.3590 0.3682
September 0.3974 0.1360 0.3745
October 0.3956 0.3731 0.3859
November 0.3975 0.3888 0.3952
December 0.3950 0.3832 0.3889