YEARLY HIGH
131.3614 VND
YEARLY LOW
126.8481 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.1294 VND

2018 DJF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 131.3614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 126.8481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5133 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.0515 to the December average rate of 130.6829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.3614 was up 2.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 128.2477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 656,807 VND
2017 Average 635,096 VND
Yearly Trough Low 634,240 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,566.58 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

131.0460
126.6884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 128.1418, compared to 130.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.1418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.1170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.5133 VND (High: 131.3614 / Low: 129.8481). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0986 VND (High: 129.8671 / Low: 129.7685).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5133
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0986

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 130.6829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 127.0574), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6255 (+2.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 130.6829
2017 Avg (December) 127.0574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.3887 126.8481 127.0515
February 128.5552 127.1878 127.8974
March 128.8436 128.4829 128.6191
April 129.1545 128.2628 128.7684
May 128.7104 127.7533 128.2166
June 128.8076 128.0328 128.2976
July 129.9174 128.7844 129.3034
August 129.8671 129.7685 129.8074
September 129.9265 129.4148 129.7823
October 130.6598 129.8442 130.5745
November 130.6991 130.2390 130.5517
December 131.3614 129.8481 130.6829