YEARLY HIGH
3149.4037 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1086.8893 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1117.9113 KHR

2018 QAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 3149.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1086.8893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2062.5144 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1110.6540 to the December average rate of 1104.4235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3149.4037 was up 178.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 1130.3697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,747,018 KHR
2017 Average 5,517,674 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,434,447 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,312,571.94 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1202.4543
1087.4433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1108.9896, compared to 1126.8330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1108.9896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1126.8330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2030.4879 KHR (High: 3149.4037 / Low: 1118.9158). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2716 KHR (High: 1120.6769 / Low: 1113.4053).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2030.4879
May Spread (Stable) ±7.2716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 73.1023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -73.1023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1192.8700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1098.9146), the exchange rate shifted by +93.9554 (+8.55%).

2018 Avg (September) 1192.8700
2017 Avg (September) 1098.9146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1126.1417 1092.4752 1110.6540
February 1112.0744 1101.0446 1105.8179
March 1111.4166 1087.6175 1097.0276
April 1113.4600 1088.3651 1105.4673
May 1120.6769 1113.4053 1117.2013
June 1121.7963 1113.5371 1117.7692
July 1119.2685 1110.0029 1114.6186
August 1124.2219 1115.0951 1118.4040
September 3149.4037 1118.9158 1192.8700
October 1125.5921 1114.8182 1119.7677
November 1122.5696 1103.6370 1110.9143
December 1112.3776 1086.8893 1104.4235