2018 BOB to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3388.7845 VND

YEARLY LOW

3258.2992 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

3323.4218 VND

2018 BOB to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 3388.7845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3258.2992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.4853 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3284.9369 to the December average rate of 3366.1560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3388.7845 was up 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 3325.6706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,943,922 VND

2017 Average 16,367,267 VND

Yearly Trough Low 16,291,496 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 652,426.38 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3374.2779

3276.8150

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BOB 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 3293.8588, compared to 3352.9848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 59.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3293.8588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3352.9848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 52.2872 VND (High: 3310.5864 / Low: 3258.2992). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7458 VND (High: 3292.9436 / Low: 3281.1978).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.2872

February Spread (Stable) ±11.7458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 3.8266 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3365.6946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3271.2693), the exchange rate shifted by +94.4253 (+2.89%).

2018 Avg (November) 3365.6946

2017 Avg (November) 3271.2693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3310.5864	3258.2992	3284.9369
February	3292.9436	3281.1978	3286.1639
March	3301.7954	3282.6650	3295.2202
April	3311.1515	3284.6920	3296.7973
May	3308.4699	3286.4852	3295.8392
June	3320.1765	3287.2884	3304.1953
July	3363.2587	3318.4038	3333.1950
August	3357.3227	3338.6816	3346.0929
September	3349.5396	3321.0802	3342.2663
October	3379.4968	3345.1204	3364.5039
November	3388.7845	3354.5496	3365.6946
December	3384.9830	3343.8368	3366.1560