YEARLY HIGH
3062.3905 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1056.0450 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1085.2889 KHR

2018 SAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 3062.3905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1056.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2006.3454 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1078.0293 to the December average rate of 1073.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3062.3905 was up 177.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 1103.0865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,311,952 KHR
2017 Average 5,408,769 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,280,225 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,031,727.16 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1167.5738
1055.8970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1076.5807, compared to 1093.9970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.4163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1076.5807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1093.9970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1975.8864 KHR (High: 3062.3905 / Low: 1086.5040). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8341 KHR (High: 1079.4499 / Low: 1070.6158).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1975.8864
December Spread (Stable) ±8.8341

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 71.4714 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -71.4714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1158.2674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1084.8717), the exchange rate shifted by +73.3957 (+6.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 1158.2674
2017 Avg (September) 1084.8717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1088.9197 1059.3029 1078.0293
February 1079.8679 1069.1765 1073.6225
March 1078.9241 1056.0450 1065.2034
April 1081.1555 1056.6969 1073.3359
May 1088.0297 1069.9093 1084.2582
June 1089.2462 1079.1075 1085.0352
July 1086.7348 1077.6383 1082.1240
August 1091.4569 1082.2638 1085.4715
September 3062.3905 1086.5040 1158.2674
October 1092.4770 1080.1317 1086.7959
November 1089.6161 1067.4155 1077.8128
December 1079.4499 1070.6158 1073.5104