YEARLY HIGH
45.8689 KHR
YEARLY LOW
15.1995 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2569 KHR

2018 YER to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 45.8689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 15.1995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6695 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1527 to the December average rate of 16.0883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.8689 was up 177.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.5276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,345 KHR
2017 Average 81,065 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 75,997 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,347.34 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.4990
15.7555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 16.1220, compared to 16.3919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 29.5935 KHR (High: 45.8689 / Low: 16.2755). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1050 KHR (High: 16.3015 / Low: 16.1966).

September Spread (Volatile) ±29.5935
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1050

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 1.0698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 17.3537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2537), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1000 (+6.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 17.3537
2017 Avg (September) 16.2537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3150 15.8711 16.1527
February 16.1800 16.0176 16.0854
March 16.1676 15.1995 15.9008
April 16.1985 15.8222 16.0818
May 16.3015 16.1966 16.2514
June 16.3204 16.1985 16.2598
July 16.2663 16.1467 16.2104
August 16.3503 16.2148 16.2630
September 45.8689 16.2755 17.3537
October 16.3738 16.1832 16.2839
November 16.3298 15.9987 16.1521
December 16.1781 16.0466 16.0883