YEARLY HIGH
1219.0569 KHR
YEARLY LOW
418.4973 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
433.7294 KHR

2018 MAD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1219.0569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 418.4973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 800.5596 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 436.9592 to the December average rate of 422.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1219.0569 was up 178.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 437.8874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,095,285 KHR
2017 Average 2,092,183 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,092,486 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,002,798.23 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

465.7486
418.2633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 434.5602, compared to 432.8987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 434.5602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 432.8987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 787.3839 KHR (High: 1219.0569 / Low: 431.6730). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7819 KHR (High: 431.1167 / Low: 427.3347).

September Spread (Volatile) ±787.3839
July Spread (Stable) ±3.7819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 31.9539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.9539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 461.7915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 434.3697), the exchange rate shifted by +27.4218 (+6.31%).

2018 Avg (September) 461.7915
2017 Avg (September) 434.3697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 443.0519 429.5294 436.9592
February 443.4273 433.4831 438.1008
March 440.7129 430.9829 434.9625
April 441.6641 431.1121 436.9226
May 435.2244 426.2845 431.8106
June 432.3608 425.5230 428.6054
July 431.1167 427.3347 429.0977
August 435.2428 425.1826 429.3218
September 1219.0569 431.6730 461.7915
October 433.0532 425.1555 429.8376
November 429.2101 422.5655 425.1230
December 425.2458 418.4973 422.2205