YEARLY HIGH
279.6537 VND
YEARLY LOW
268.3177 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
273.8080 VND

2018 BDT to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 279.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 268.3177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3360 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.4436 to the December average rate of 277.4373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 279.6537 was down 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 289.5413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,398,269 VND
2017 Average 1,398,762 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,341,589 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,680.05 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

278.2807
268.1596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 271.9959, compared to 275.6202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.9959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.6202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 5.9537 VND (High: 274.8631 / Low: 268.9094). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6615 VND (High: 273.8901 / Low: 272.2286).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.9537
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4498 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 277.4373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 274.4722), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9651 (+1.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 277.4373
2017 Avg (December) 274.4722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 275.7796 272.3879 273.4436
February 273.8901 272.2286 272.9567
March 274.8667 271.4032 274.0162
April 274.8631 268.9094 272.4528
May 270.5343 268.3177 269.0030
June 271.6560 268.9628 270.1028
July 274.5604 271.8800 273.2634
August 276.8971 273.1775 274.5172
September 276.1747 274.2577 275.5371
October 278.1357 272.2443 275.5342
November 279.4167 276.9459 277.4321
December 279.6537 276.0483 277.4373