2018 TOP to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 4969.9772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1742.7705.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3227.2067 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1799.2661 to the December average rate of 1768.6157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4969.9772 was up 163.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1885.8296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TOP 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 1800.3144, compared to 1782.4987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.8157 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3206.5121 KHR (High: 4969.9772 / Low: 1763.4651). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6874 KHR (High: 1771.5748 / Low: 1756.8874).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 111.6242 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1880.1266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1838.8726), the exchange rate shifted by +41.2540 (+2.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1827.8022 | 1760.8253 | 1799.2661 |
| February | 1839.7123 | 1799.2590 | 1818.4897 |
| March | 1824.6960 | 1770.3846 | 1796.7612 |
| April | 1834.0547 | 1775.5303 | 1810.0685 |
| May | 1835.4637 | 1771.8526 | 1796.1907 |
| June | 1796.3652 | 1762.7621 | 1781.1102 |
| July | 1765.7982 | 1742.7705 | 1753.1863 |
| August | 1771.5748 | 1756.8874 | 1761.9437 |
| September | 4969.9772 | 1763.4651 | 1880.1266 |
| October | 1777.3482 | 1758.2979 | 1768.5024 |
| November | 1778.8504 | 1748.0646 | 1762.6172 |
| December | 1787.2605 | 1752.4100 | 1768.6157 |