YEARLY HIGH
487.0048 VND
YEARLY LOW
466.3320 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
477.6283 VND

2018 GMD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 487.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 466.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6727 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 473.0621 to the December average rate of 470.3150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 487.0048 was down 8.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 533.7822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,435,024 VND
2017 Average 2,479,844 VND
Yearly Trough Low 2,331,660 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,363.70 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

485.4358
467.5529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 480.5617, compared to 474.6950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 480.5617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 474.6950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.7130 VND (High: 481.4562 / Low: 467.7433). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9773 VND (High: 481.4930 / Low: 479.5157).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.7130
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9773

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.4057 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 482.4022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 493.5308), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1285 (-2.25%).

2018 Avg (July) 482.4022
2017 Avg (July) 493.5308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 477.0378 466.3999 473.0621
February 482.0770 473.9219 479.7515
March 482.3856 477.6820 481.3608
April 483.4380 480.9124 482.3325
May 484.4424 482.3962 482.9177
June 486.2210 482.6311 483.9455
July 487.0048 478.3947 482.4022
August 481.4930 479.5157 480.4258
September 481.4562 467.7433 476.1947
October 470.7267 468.5303 469.7890
November 470.0631 466.3320 469.0431
December 473.9391 467.4899 470.3150