YEARLY HIGH
1.9465 KHR
YEARLY LOW
0.6731 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7104 KHR

2018 PYG to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.9465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2734 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7161 to the December average rate of 0.6796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9465 was up 158.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,732 KHR
2017 Average 3,602 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 3,365 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,367.07 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7480
0.6734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.7202, compared to 0.7005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2504 KHR (High: 1.9465 / Low: 0.6961). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 KHR (High: 0.7141 / Low: 0.7056).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2504
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+3.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7418
2017 Avg (September) 0.7156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7308 0.7025 0.7161
February 0.7254 0.7106 0.7192
March 0.7349 0.7120 0.7239
April 0.7337 0.7142 0.7260
May 0.7321 0.7114 0.7218
June 0.7201 0.7103 0.7145
July 0.7141 0.7056 0.7098
August 0.7105 0.6995 0.7059
September 1.9465 0.6961 0.7418
October 0.6937 0.6747 0.6851
November 0.6896 0.6749 0.6809
December 0.6829 0.6731 0.6796