YEARLY HIGH
3461.8670 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1186.6156 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1238.7184 KHR

2018 PGK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 3461.8670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1186.6156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2275.2515 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1254.5130 to the December average rate of 1196.2760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3461.8670 was up 165.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1304.8962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,309,335 KHR
2017 Average 6,359,834 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,933,078 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,376,257.42 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1318.5353
1185.1615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1245.8229, compared to 1231.6139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1245.8229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1231.6139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2236.0582 KHR (High: 3461.8670 / Low: 1225.8088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3623 KHR (High: 1235.6021 / Low: 1227.2398).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2236.0582
August Spread (Stable) ±8.3623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 90.5657 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -90.5657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1307.4208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1270.6563), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7645 (+2.89%).

2018 Avg (September) 1307.4208
2017 Avg (September) 1270.6563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1268.7456 1238.1066 1254.5130
February 1262.4802 1238.1535 1251.6635
March 1255.2065 1222.8388 1239.1997
April 1248.9237 1224.0403 1240.0121
May 1251.4151 1234.6993 1245.8110
June 1251.4798 1231.5345 1243.7379
July 1243.8637 1229.3305 1234.4439
August 1235.6021 1227.2398 1230.2533
September 3461.8670 1225.8088 1307.4208
October 1223.3079 1210.0128 1216.8552
November 1220.7333 1197.9082 1204.4341
December 1201.8513 1186.6156 1196.2760