2018 GNF to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GNF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GNF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 2.5864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.5111.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0752 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5205 to the December average rate of 2.5413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5864 was up 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GNF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GNF 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 2.5250, compared to 2.5497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0248 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0473 VND (High: 2.5864 / Low: 2.5390). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 VND (High: 2.5320 / Low: 2.5215).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.5544) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+0.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5294 | 2.5111 | 2.5205 |
| February | 2.5283 | 2.5155 | 2.5213 |
| March | 2.5320 | 2.5215 | 2.5282 |
| April | 2.5404 | 2.5140 | 2.5252 |
| May | 2.5349 | 2.5227 | 2.5263 |
| June | 2.5391 | 2.5214 | 2.5284 |
| July | 2.5564 | 2.5281 | 2.5427 |
| August | 2.5864 | 2.5390 | 2.5544 |
| September | 2.5588 | 2.5329 | 2.5494 |
| October | 2.5789 | 2.5451 | 2.5596 |
| November | 2.5735 | 2.5319 | 2.5511 |
| December | 2.5687 | 2.5246 | 2.5413 |