YEARLY HIGH
334.1916 KHR
YEARLY LOW
115.3152 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.7002 KHR

2018 MUR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 334.1916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 115.3152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 218.8764 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.6797 to the December average rate of 117.2379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 334.1916 was up 166.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 125.5537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,670,958 KHR
2017 Average 588,401 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 576,576 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094,381.91 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

127.4313
115.6866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 120.3491, compared to 119.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.3491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 215.5849 KHR (High: 334.1916 / Low: 118.6066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6296 KHR (High: 118.0122 / Low: 116.3826).

September Spread (Volatile) ±215.5849
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6296

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 8.4232 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 126.4526) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.1221), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3306 (+3.55%).

2018 Avg (September) 126.4526
2017 Avg (September) 122.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.2109 120.0305 122.6797
February 126.3577 119.6561 123.4574
March 122.5104 119.5410 120.8124
April 120.6931 117.9586 119.4994
May 118.9719 116.8635 117.8628
June 120.0000 115.4212 117.7829
July 119.1481 116.9410 117.9240
August 119.1798 116.7052 117.9985
September 334.1916 118.6066 126.4526
October 119.1509 116.4222 118.0294
November 117.6620 115.3152 116.6653
December 118.0122 116.3826 117.2379