YEARLY HIGH
813.4728 KHR
YEARLY LOW
265.2393 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
309.2938 KHR

2018 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 813.4728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 265.2393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 548.2335 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 331.7204 to the December average rate of 281.9192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 813.4728 was up 145.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 330.9170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,673,639 KHR
2017 Average 15,259,066 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 13,261,963 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,411,676.78 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

346.7473
274.3017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 328.8740, compared to 289.7136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.1603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 328.8740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.7136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 548.2335 KHR (High: 813.4728 / Low: 265.2393). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7875 KHR (High: 342.8474 / Low: 332.0599).

September Spread (Volatile) ±548.2335
March Spread (Stable) ±10.7875

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.2804 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 295.7426) against the same month in 2017 (average: 309.2525), the exchange rate shifted by -13.5098 (-4.37%).

2018 Avg (September) 295.7426
2017 Avg (September) 309.2525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 340.9851 321.0664 331.7204
February 349.5116 330.6194 340.7102
March 342.8474 332.0599 337.2946
April 339.2027 323.2207 332.6264
May 331.6150 317.6506 324.5863
June 324.7034 293.8200 306.3059
July 309.7836 294.2677 303.2044
August 307.1927 277.5198 290.0149
September 813.4728 265.2393 295.7426
October 287.8723 273.9257 280.3388
November 295.1436 279.8235 287.0617
December 294.9337 274.6260 281.9192