2018 BAM to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14487.1829 VND

YEARLY LOW

13369.7137 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

13880.5147 VND

2018 BAM to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 14487.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 13369.7137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1117.4692 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14149.9885 to the December average rate of 13538.7897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14487.1829 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 13995.5988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,435,915 VND

2017 Average 65,600,618 VND

Yearly Trough Low 66,848,569 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,587,345.94 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14439.4163

13456.9146

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 14096.3353, compared to 13664.6940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 431.6413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14096.3353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13664.6940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 615.0714 VND (High: 14473.0650 / Low: 13857.9936). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 255.6424 VND (High: 13666.8675 / Low: 13411.2251).

January Spread (Volatile) ±615.0714

December Spread (Stable) ±255.6424

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 532.8884 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -532.8884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14343.3067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12367.1372), the exchange rate shifted by +1976.1695 (+15.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 14343.3067

2017 Avg (February) 12367.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14473.0650	13857.9936	14149.9885
February	14487.1829	14198.3895	14343.3067
March	14477.6033	14170.2881	14357.5411
April	14417.3369	14073.8704	14312.9899
May	14037.8923	13477.3531	13780.1015
June	13794.5729	13483.0427	13634.0841
July	14093.5510	13620.9496	13781.7270
August	13890.7399	13374.3918	13649.4544
September	14102.4067	13658.4991	13815.2795
October	13974.1019	13458.3444	13657.9193
November	13950.6686	13369.7137	13544.9942
December	13666.8675	13411.2251	13538.7897