2018 MOP to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |