YEARLY HIGH
1424.2628 KHR
YEARLY LOW
490.2223 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
504.2846 KHR

2018 MOP to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1424.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 490.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 934.0405 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 502.0701 to the December average rate of 499.7662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1424.2628 was up 177.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 513.7392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,121,314 KHR
2017 Average 2,527,984 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,451,111 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,670,202.73 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

542.4190
490.3853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 500.1665, compared to 508.4027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 500.1665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 508.4027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 920.2483 KHR (High: 1424.2628 / Low: 504.0145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7311 KHR (High: 501.2969 / Low: 498.5658).

September Spread (Volatile) ±920.2483
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 33.0230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 538.0829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 505.0472), the exchange rate shifted by +33.0356 (+6.54%).

2018 Avg (September) 538.0829
2017 Avg (September) 505.0472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 508.6586 496.1574 502.0701
February 502.6864 497.4788 499.6661
March 501.9968 490.2493 494.7214
April 501.5225 490.2223 497.9477
May 504.9230 500.1541 503.1240
June 505.3210 501.4183 503.4693
July 504.3954 500.0604 502.1033
August 506.0930 502.3794 503.7138
September 1424.2628 504.0145 538.0829
October 507.5342 502.4555 505.0599
November 506.4419 500.2659 501.6900
December 501.2969 498.5658 499.7662