YEARLY HIGH
29833.9372 KHR
YEARLY LOW
10286.9793 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10573.5368 KHR

2018 OMR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 29833.9372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 10286.9793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19546.9579 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10501.2884 to the December average rate of 10460.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29833.9372 was up 177.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 10739.3466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,169,686 KHR
2017 Average 52,680,907 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 51,434,896 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,734,789.69 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11375.9195
10285.6902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 10488.1657, compared to 10658.9079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 170.7421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10488.1657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10658.9079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 19251.2323 KHR (High: 29833.9372 / Low: 10582.7049). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 72.8454 KHR (High: 10598.8387 / Low: 10525.9933).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19251.2323
May Spread (Stable) ±72.8454

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 696.5807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -696.5807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11285.0670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10566.1201), the exchange rate shifted by +718.9469 (+6.80%).

2018 Avg (September) 11285.0670
2017 Avg (September) 10566.1201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10613.9177 10329.4395 10501.2884
February 10518.4508 10414.8811 10459.1117
March 10510.4130 10286.9793 10376.5426
April 10531.9023 10293.5487 10455.9937
May 10598.8387 10525.9933 10564.6809
June 10611.0786 10531.4424 10571.3771
July 10586.7567 10497.3201 10541.8854
August 10634.2724 10544.6523 10574.5845
September 29833.9372 10582.7049 11285.0670
October 10646.8116 10523.2536 10588.4864
November 10617.3400 10403.9585 10503.0699
December 10517.3185 10431.9263 10460.3538