YEARLY HIGH
2986.9242 VND
YEARLY LOW
2891.3237 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2930.0156 VND

2018 HKD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2986.9242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 2891.3237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.6005 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2903.6717 to the December average rate of 2974.3402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2986.9242 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 2944.0842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 74,673,105 VND
2017 Average 72,855,470 VND
Yearly Trough Low 72,283,092 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,390,013.43 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2981.5638
2894.8809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 2904.3913, compared to 2955.6399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.2486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2904.3913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2955.6399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 35.1004 VND (High: 2986.9242 / Low: 2951.8239). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6493 VND (High: 2945.8668 / Low: 2943.2175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±35.1004
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0886 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2974.3402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2907.1887), the exchange rate shifted by +67.1515 (+2.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 2974.3402
2017 Avg (December) 2907.1887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2905.0319 2901.5803 2903.6717
February 2907.4972 2900.9440 2903.5503
March 2906.5025 2902.6164 2904.3764
April 2905.4145 2891.3237 2902.2878
May 2911.5252 2899.5703 2902.1045
June 2921.4583 2904.4596 2910.3573
July 2943.6569 2922.1340 2932.0058
August 2945.8668 2943.2175 2944.1474
September 2961.2107 2943.0960 2948.9274
October 2970.7039 2953.0751 2965.8185
November 2973.1732 2961.4065 2968.6001
December 2986.9242 2951.8239 2974.3402