2018 MVR to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MVR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MVR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 745.6702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 256.2442.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 489.4259 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 262.4695 to the December average rate of 260.5923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 745.6702 was up 156.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 291.0502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MVR 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 261.4343, compared to 265.8109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3766 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 482.1156 KHR (High: 745.6702 / Low: 263.5546). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1951 KHR (High: 264.7666 / Low: 262.5716).
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 17.5463 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 281.6894) against the same month in 2017 (average: 263.9406), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7488 (+6.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 265.1493 | 257.7991 | 262.4695 |
| February | 262.9611 | 259.3789 | 260.8431 |
| March | 261.7506 | 256.2442 | 258.5726 |
| April | 263.1166 | 257.1595 | 260.8948 |
| May | 263.0833 | 260.4287 | 262.3540 |
| June | 264.5903 | 261.5279 | 263.4716 |
| July | 264.6248 | 260.8401 | 263.0575 |
| August | 264.7666 | 262.5716 | 263.7346 |
| September | 745.6702 | 263.5546 | 281.6894 |
| October | 265.3247 | 262.0624 | 264.1430 |
| November | 264.5538 | 259.0485 | 261.6488 |
| December | 262.1460 | 259.7456 | 260.5923 |