2018 KHR to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KHR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KHR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 5.8148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.0139.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8009 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6162 to the December average rate of 5.7767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.8148 was down 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KHR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KHR to VND Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6380, compared to 5.6821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.6592 VND (High: 5.6731 / Low: 2.0139). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 VND (High: 5.6171 / Low: 5.5882).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 0.1577 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.7767) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1801 (+3.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7154 | 5.5590 | 5.6162 |
| February | 5.6723 | 5.6082 | 5.6405 |
| March | 5.7500 | 5.6212 | 5.7009 |
| April | 5.7541 | 5.6150 | 5.6591 |
| May | 5.6171 | 5.5882 | 5.5997 |
| June | 5.6403 | 5.5807 | 5.6117 |
| July | 5.6962 | 5.6294 | 5.6700 |
| August | 5.6933 | 5.6469 | 5.6769 |
| September | 5.6731 | 2.0139 | 5.5191 |
| October | 5.7371 | 5.6600 | 5.7027 |
| November | 5.7894 | 5.6889 | 5.7474 |
| December | 5.8148 | 5.7360 | 5.7767 |