YEARLY HIGH
2776.7236 KHR
YEARLY LOW
956.3273 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1009.2460 KHR

2018 MYR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2776.7236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 956.3273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1820.3963 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1022.2875 to the December average rate of 965.3010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2776.7236 was up 176.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1005.1732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,534,473 KHR
2017 Average 18,887,609 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 19,126,546 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,407,926.36 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1058.0455
956.8697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 1025.3831, compared to 993.1088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.2743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1025.3831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 993.1088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1794.0749 KHR (High: 2776.7236 / Low: 982.6488). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6053 KHR (High: 1000.0583 / Low: 989.4530).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1794.0749
August Spread (Stable) ±10.6053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 69.5714 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -69.5714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1049.6142) against the same month in 2017 (average: 965.5423), the exchange rate shifted by +84.0718 (+8.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 1049.6142
2017 Avg (September) 965.5423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1044.0102 998.5206 1022.2875
February 1041.4395 1014.7107 1029.0619
March 1035.8532 1010.0682 1023.2322
April 1043.8104 1025.0608 1035.3915
May 1033.7864 1005.5792 1024.3923
June 1027.5880 1007.7799 1017.9334
July 1010.5053 997.4230 1002.4642
August 1000.0583 989.4530 994.5325
September 2776.7236 982.6488 1049.6142
October 986.6128 970.3045 980.0427
November 978.0660 956.3273 966.6985
December 975.1966 958.3979 965.3010