2018 KPW to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KPW to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KPW to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 12.7592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 4.4003.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3589 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4921 to the December average rate of 4.4749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.7592 was up 177.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KPW to KHR 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 4.4864, compared to 4.5594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0730 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 8.2320 KHR (High: 12.7592 / Low: 4.5273). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 KHR (High: 4.5338 / Low: 4.5044).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2975 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.8268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3062 (+6.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5370 | 4.4141 | 4.4921 |
| February | 4.4996 | 4.4556 | 4.4738 |
| March | 4.4963 | 4.4006 | 4.4387 |
| April | 4.5051 | 4.4003 | 4.4724 |
| May | 4.5338 | 4.5044 | 4.5196 |
| June | 4.5389 | 4.5050 | 4.5221 |
| July | 4.5281 | 4.4906 | 4.5093 |
| August | 4.5481 | 4.5104 | 4.5234 |
| September | 12.7592 | 4.5273 | 4.8268 |
| October | 4.5537 | 4.5016 | 4.5293 |
| November | 4.5415 | 4.4499 | 4.4929 |
| December | 4.5002 | 4.4619 | 4.4749 |