YEARLY HIGH
3480.2710 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1190.3707 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1238.9328 KHR

2018 PEN to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 3480.2710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1190.3707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2289.9003 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1257.1361 to the December average rate of 1197.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3480.2710 was up 174.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1269.5956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,401,355 KHR
2017 Average 6,221,960 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,951,853 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,449,501.35 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1324.4664
1185.4243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1243.1797, compared to 1234.6860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1243.1797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1234.6860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2254.4367 KHR (High: 3480.2710 / Low: 1225.8343). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.7671 KHR (High: 1243.8121 / Low: 1231.0450).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2254.4367
July Spread (Stable) ±12.7671

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 89.5128 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.5128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1312.8796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1253.3950), the exchange rate shifted by +59.4846 (+4.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 1312.8796
2017 Avg (September) 1253.3950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1271.8739 1241.1198 1257.1361
February 1258.9285 1224.2727 1239.3572
March 1242.6742 1214.6987 1229.1617
April 1258.3586 1224.9114 1246.1324
May 1249.2314 1233.2386 1242.8695
June 1252.9036 1236.8704 1244.4214
July 1243.8121 1231.0450 1238.8899
August 1248.1510 1225.0724 1237.3548
September 3480.2710 1225.8343 1312.8796
October 1234.9864 1209.3538 1223.3667
November 1212.3321 1193.3418 1198.6136
December 1204.9066 1190.3707 1197.0111