2018 AWG to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |