YEARLY HIGH
362.8150 VND
YEARLY LOW
303.7780 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
317.5113 VND

2018 AFN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 362.8150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 303.7780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.0370 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 325.3406 to the December average rate of 307.7813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 362.8150 was up 5.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 343.5572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,814,075 VND
2017 Average 1,671,498 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,518,890 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295,184.90 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

329.9694
304.8345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VND 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 324.1440, compared to 310.8785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 324.1440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 310.8785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 57.8052 VND (High: 362.8150 / Low: 305.0097). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0029 VND (High: 328.8504 / Low: 326.8476).

November Spread (Volatile) ±57.8052
March Spread (Stable) ±2.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.5306 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 308.7796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 330.8222), the exchange rate shifted by -22.0426 (-6.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 308.7796
2017 Avg (November) 330.8222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.9196 320.7031 325.3406
February 329.1569 326.0170 327.4534
March 328.8504 326.8476 327.8748
April 328.9326 323.0086 325.4857
May 323.5699 316.7123 320.4727
June 319.8975 312.7412 318.2367
July 321.5273 311.6493 315.7880
August 320.1142 314.2793 317.7619
September 314.7246 303.7780 308.2313
October 309.6203 305.6848 306.9291
November 362.8150 305.0097 308.7796
December 312.6757 305.7934 307.7813