YEARLY HIGH
10.3452 KHR
YEARLY LOW
3.5492 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7009 KHR

2018 KRW to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 10.3452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 3.5492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7961 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7929 to the December average rate of 3.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.3452 was up 171.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,726,206 KHR
2017 Average 17,953,065 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 17,745,761 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,980,444.45 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9102
3.5551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KHR 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 3.7521, compared to 3.6497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.7525 KHR (High: 10.3452 / Low: 3.5927). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0685 KHR (High: 3.8200 / Low: 3.7515).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.7525
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2838 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.8806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2903 (+8.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.8806
2017 Avg (September) 3.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8477 3.7494 3.7929
February 3.7977 3.6627 3.7297
March 3.7905 3.6575 3.7281
April 3.7987 3.7067 3.7648
May 3.8200 3.7515 3.7787
June 3.8276 3.6260 3.7184
July 3.6542 3.5760 3.6170
August 3.6826 3.5802 3.6308
September 10.3452 3.5927 3.8806
October 3.6689 3.5511 3.5968
November 3.6208 3.5492 3.5882
December 3.6313 3.5500 3.5847