YEARLY HIGH
0.0292 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0101 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0270 NPR

2018 KHR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0252 to the December average rate of 0.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0292 was up 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0282, 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 146 NPR
2017 Average 128 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 51 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.50 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0293
0.0248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to NPR 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0183 NPR (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0101). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NPR (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0269).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+12.64%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0289
2017 Avg (October) 0.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0249 0.0252
February 0.0260 0.0252 0.0256
March 0.0263 0.0257 0.0260
April 0.0266 0.0257 0.0261
May 0.0268 0.0263 0.0265
June 0.0270 0.0263 0.0266
July 0.0272 0.0269 0.0271
August 0.0278 0.0269 0.0273
September 0.0284 0.0101 0.0275
October 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289
November 0.0290 0.0276 0.0284
December 0.0286 0.0276 0.0281