YEARLY HIGH
12990.1792 VND
YEARLY LOW
12612.2297 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
12811.6903 VND

2018 AWG to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 12990.1792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 12612.2297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 377.9495 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12681.0103 to the December average rate of 12923.5739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12990.1792 was up 1.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 12743.6415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,950,896 VND
2017 Average 63,246,024 VND
Yearly Trough Low 63,061,148 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,889,747.67 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12947.8302
12656.7539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 12730.6001, compared to 12892.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 162.1804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12730.6001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12892.7804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 163.6240 VND (High: 12843.0300 / Low: 12679.4060). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7399 VND (High: 12686.9530 / Low: 12672.2131).

April Spread (Volatile) ±163.6240
January Spread (Stable) ±14.7399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 38.4994 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.4994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12923.5739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12700.3980), the exchange rate shifted by +223.1759 (+1.76%).

2018 Avg (December) 12923.5739
2017 Avg (December) 12700.3980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12686.9530 12672.2131 12681.0103
February 12742.8959 12612.2297 12681.2702
March 12820.2423 12731.4741 12757.9426
April 12843.0300 12679.4060 12755.1612
May 12799.0627 12701.3553 12736.8807
June 12826.7210 12743.2164 12771.3356
July 12921.9628 12817.2379 12864.0479
August 12906.5500 12884.2067 12892.4539
September 12901.9887 12804.5008 12853.9545
October 12924.0867 12843.7856 12913.1918
November 12921.0540 12877.3746 12909.4607
December 12990.1792 12842.3663 12923.5739