YEARLY HIGH
3.3440 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1.0991 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2200 KHR

2018 MGA to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 3.3440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2449 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2468 to the December average rate of 1.1343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3440 was up 137.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,720 KHR
2017 Average 6,504 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,496 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,224.31 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2915
1.1089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 1.2493, compared to 1.1906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.1518 KHR (High: 3.3440 / Low: 1.1921). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 KHR (High: 1.2403 / Low: 1.2218).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1518
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

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 0.1120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0852 (-6.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2763
2017 Avg (September) 1.3614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2621 1.2218 1.2468
February 1.2848 1.2515 1.2706
March 1.3081 1.2353 1.2683
April 1.2635 1.2290 1.2515
May 1.2589 1.2253 1.2483
June 1.2332 1.1930 1.2105
July 1.2401 1.1936 1.2139
August 1.2403 1.2218 1.2308
September 3.3440 1.1921 1.2763
October 1.1885 1.1522 1.1642
November 1.1595 1.0991 1.1241
December 1.1573 1.0999 1.1343