YEARLY HIGH
40.8166 VND
YEARLY LOW
37.2105 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.8388 VND

2018 CRC to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 40.8166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 37.2105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6060 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0305 to the December average rate of 38.8694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.8166 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.4661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,083 VND
2017 Average 200,694 VND
Yearly Trough Low 186,053 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,030.17 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.9721
37.8313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 40.1007, compared to 39.5769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.1007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.6300 VND (High: 39.9477 / Low: 38.3177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2496 VND (High: 40.3961 / Low: 40.1465).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6300
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2206 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 40.7104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.4463), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2641 (+3.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 40.7104
2017 Avg (August) 39.4463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.3023 39.8595 40.0305
February 40.0231 39.5729 39.7598
March 40.2462 39.9031 40.0563
April 40.3681 40.0926 40.2321
May 40.3961 40.1465 40.2474
June 40.4566 40.1157 40.2782
July 40.7571 40.4207 40.5673
August 40.8166 40.3988 40.7104
September 40.4205 39.5216 39.9074
October 39.9477 38.3177 39.3136
November 38.8360 37.2105 38.0931
December 39.1370 38.2244 38.8694