2018 PHP to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PHP to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PHP to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 212.6022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 75.0020.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.6002 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.0342 to the December average rate of 76.2869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 212.6022 was up 157.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 82.5982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PHP 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 77.6980, compared to 76.9179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7802 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 137.2740 KHR (High: 212.6022 / Low: 75.3282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9532 KHR (High: 76.5872 / Low: 75.6340).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.9070 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 80.5035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 79.8146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6890 (+0.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.7975 | 78.2590 | 80.0342 |
| February | 78.9016 | 76.6598 | 77.6167 |
| March | 77.9417 | 75.6882 | 76.6605 |
| April | 78.4768 | 75.7801 | 77.3650 |
| May | 78.5781 | 77.3161 | 77.8435 |
| June | 77.9378 | 75.9273 | 76.6683 |
| July | 76.5872 | 75.6340 | 76.0498 |
| August | 77.0620 | 76.0442 | 76.4360 |
| September | 212.6022 | 75.3282 | 80.5035 |
| October | 76.2228 | 75.0020 | 75.5965 |
| November | 77.4367 | 75.9515 | 76.6344 |
| December | 77.4328 | 75.6358 | 76.2869 |