YEARLY HIGH
0.0348 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0107 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0299 PKR

2018 KHR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0348 was up 21.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0287, 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 174 PKR
2017 Average 130 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 54 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.09 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0352
0.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to PKR 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0195 PKR (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0107). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0284).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0345) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+28.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0345
2017 Avg (December) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0277 0.0270 0.0274
February 0.0276 0.0273 0.0275
March 0.0292 0.0274 0.0281
April 0.0292 0.0285 0.0287
May 0.0286 0.0284 0.0284
June 0.0299 0.0283 0.0292
July 0.0318 0.0299 0.0307
August 0.0305 0.0300 0.0303
September 0.0302 0.0107 0.0295
October 0.0328 0.0302 0.0319
November 0.0334 0.0326 0.0331
December 0.0348 0.0331 0.0345