YEARLY HIGH
959.1190 VND
YEARLY LOW
916.1034 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
938.8276 VND

2020 HNL to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HNL to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 959.1190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 916.1034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.0156 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 934.8964 to the December average rate of 953.4167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 959.1190 was down 38.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 1559.5815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,795,595 VND
2019 Average 4,732,851 VND
Yearly Trough Low 4,580,517 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,077.91 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

955.7298
927.9736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 935.6141, compared to 942.0412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 935.6141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 942.0412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 26.7721 VND (High: 942.8755 / Low: 916.1034). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6969 VND (High: 948.1334 / Low: 938.4365).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.7721
October Spread (Stable) ±9.6969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8467 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 953.4167) against the same month in 2019 (average: 957.5752), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1585 (-0.43%).

2020 Avg (December) 953.4167
2019 Avg (December) 957.5752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 942.8755 916.1034 934.8964
February 946.5047 928.0802 935.7107
March 952.5711 927.4031 937.5309
April 952.6408 933.7893 941.3757
May 942.9304 918.2867 932.5291
June 937.9325 920.8904 931.6415
July 936.7061 920.9017 930.2866
August 947.6405 927.9482 937.2859
September 945.3964 931.8432 938.8550
October 948.1334 938.4365 943.1376
November 958.7899 939.5540 949.2652
December 959.1190 943.9014 953.4167