YEARLY HIGH
357.0895 VND
YEARLY LOW
298.8562 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
340.6709 VND

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,785,448 VND
2017 Average 1,749,534 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,494,281 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291,166.82 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

358.8714
301.0910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.7354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 329.6064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.5673
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 352.0228
2017 Avg (January) 338.3135

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