2018 HTG to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HTG to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HTG to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 357.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 298.8562.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.2334 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 352.0228 to the December average rate of 305.9061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 357.0895 was down 5.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 376.8361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HTG 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 351.7354, compared to 329.6064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.1289 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 16.5673 VND (High: 315.4235 / Low: 298.8562). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6860 VND (High: 354.7245 / Low: 353.0385).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.1402 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 352.0228) against the same month in 2017 (average: 338.3135), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7092 (+4.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 357.0895 | 345.3513 | 352.0228 |
| February | 354.7245 | 353.0385 | 354.0564 |
| March | 355.2260 | 351.6266 | 353.3104 |
| April | 354.8469 | 349.1077 | 351.5999 |
| May | 355.5045 | 348.7873 | 352.4107 |
| June | 354.3179 | 343.2604 | 347.0122 |
| July | 354.2876 | 340.4454 | 346.5489 |
| August | 348.5847 | 332.8170 | 343.1278 |
| September | 334.9837 | 330.1009 | 333.1255 |
| October | 333.5632 | 322.8003 | 328.8843 |
| November | 326.7585 | 315.2331 | 320.0462 |
| December | 315.4235 | 298.8562 | 305.9061 |