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