YEARLY HIGH
174.9999 KHR
YEARLY LOW
57.9003 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.0884 KHR

2018 RUB to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 174.9999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 57.9003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.0996 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.3536 to the December average rate of 59.5907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 174.9999 was up 141.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 72.6135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 875,000 KHR
2017 Average 347,988 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 289,502 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,498.19 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.5299
58.4144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 68.0830, compared to 62.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.0938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 117.0888 KHR (High: 174.9999 / Low: 57.9111). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8044 KHR (High: 65.5763 / Low: 63.7719).

September Spread (Volatile) ±117.0888
July Spread (Stable) ±1.8044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6296 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 64.4008) against the same month in 2017 (average: 70.5875), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1867 (-8.76%).

2018 Avg (September) 64.4008
2017 Avg (September) 70.5875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.3243 70.2084 71.3536
February 72.2121 68.7900 70.8142
March 71.4808 68.6863 69.9255
April 69.9404 64.1438 66.2960
May 66.4639 63.5787 65.2671
June 66.1514 63.5853 64.8414
July 65.5763 63.7719 64.5761
August 64.4965 59.7242 61.3284
September 174.9999 57.9111 64.4008
October 62.8673 61.0284 61.8858
November 62.2257 59.4587 60.7811
December 60.7275 57.9003 59.5907