YEARLY HIGH
93.1331 KHR
YEARLY LOW
28.7728 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.6765 KHR

2018 PKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 93.1331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 28.7728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.3603 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5335 to the December average rate of 28.9700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 93.1331 was up 137.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.1928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 46,566,566 KHR
2017 Average 19,266,348 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 14,386,394 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,180,171.12 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.2898
28.2136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 35.4542, compared to 31.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 60.0374 KHR (High: 93.1331 / Low: 33.0958). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2930 KHR (High: 35.2674 / Low: 34.9744).

September Spread (Volatile) ±60.0374
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 3.8172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 35.2160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.5711), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3551 (-8.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 35.2160
2017 Avg (September) 38.5711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0095 36.0701 36.5335
February 36.5876 36.2233 36.3826
March 36.5571 34.3035 35.5572
April 35.0443 34.2515 34.8071
May 35.2674 34.9744 35.1601
June 35.3374 33.3922 34.2845
July 33.4870 31.4011 32.5982
August 33.2815 32.7639 33.0244
September 93.1331 33.0958 35.2160
October 33.1552 30.4755 31.3987
November 30.6573 29.9777 30.1862
December 30.1823 28.7728 28.9700