YEARLY HIGH
2.5864 VND
YEARLY LOW
2.5111 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5374 VND

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,932 VND
2017 Average 12,449 VND
Yearly Trough Low 12,556 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.02 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5635
2.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.5544
2017 Avg (August) 2.5440

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