YEARLY HIGH
37870.3780 KHR
YEARLY LOW
13195.4135 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13476.6739 KHR

2018 KWD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 37870.3780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 13195.4135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24674.9645 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13445.2357 to the December average rate of 13248.0622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37870.3780 was up 176.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 13692.0582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,351,890 KHR
2017 Average 66,870,166 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 65,977,067 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,374,822.61 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14453.2735
13138.4975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 13425.0691, compared to 13528.2786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 103.2096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13425.0691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13528.2786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 24419.3680 KHR (High: 37870.3780 / Low: 13451.0100). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 67.5269 KHR (High: 13499.8834 / Low: 13432.3565).

September Spread (Volatile) ±24419.3680
May Spread (Stable) ±67.5269

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 908.7843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -908.7843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14343.7089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13497.8415), the exchange rate shifted by +845.8674 (+6.27%).

2018 Avg (September) 14343.7089
2017 Avg (September) 13497.8415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13585.1634 13195.4135 13445.2357
February 13510.9136 13371.0345 13432.1044
March 13504.6443 13196.3746 13323.2824
April 13513.8361 13215.4439 13412.6264
May 13499.8834 13432.3565 13477.7243
June 13517.7983 13412.4868 13459.4413
July 13465.9541 13349.8143 13405.3985
August 13521.6617 13384.4755 13433.6933
September 37870.3780 13451.0100 14343.7089
October 13515.9024 13339.2735 13434.9245
November 13448.0321 13227.5791 13303.8844
December 13311.7947 13203.9539 13248.0622