2018 SOS to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SOS to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SOS to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 19.8615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 6.7841.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0774 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9731 to the December average rate of 6.9445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.8615 was up 178.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SOS to KHR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.9766, compared to 7.0885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1119 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 12.8176 KHR (High: 19.8615 / Low: 7.0439). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 KHR (High: 6.9684 / Low: 6.9191).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.4758 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 7.5118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5087 (+7.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0826 | 6.8556 | 6.9731 |
| February | 7.0006 | 6.8871 | 6.9321 |
| March | 6.9756 | 6.7841 | 6.8764 |
| April | 7.0577 | 6.8498 | 6.9683 |
| May | 7.1171 | 6.9776 | 7.0549 |
| June | 7.1225 | 6.9888 | 7.0546 |
| July | 7.0643 | 6.9942 | 7.0183 |
| August | 7.0726 | 7.0154 | 7.0401 |
| September | 19.8615 | 7.0439 | 7.5118 |
| October | 7.0718 | 7.0040 | 7.0360 |
| November | 7.0546 | 6.9433 | 6.9804 |
| December | 6.9684 | 6.9191 | 6.9445 |