YEARLY HIGH
1.7064 VND
YEARLY LOW
1.5177 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6227 VND

2018 IDR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.7064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.5177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1887 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6930 to the December average rate of 1.6026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7064 was down 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,064,444 VND
2017 Average 16,974,440 VND
Yearly Trough Low 15,177,049 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887,395.28 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7093
1.5143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 1.6544, compared to 1.5910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0849 VND (High: 1.6219 / Low: 1.5370). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 VND (High: 1.6578 / Low: 1.6509).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6930
2017 Avg (January) 1.6908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7064 1.6737 1.6930
February 1.6933 1.6581 1.6721
March 1.6578 1.6509 1.6550
April 1.6564 1.6403 1.6503
May 1.6403 1.6056 1.6228
June 1.6469 1.6111 1.6332
July 1.6173 1.6059 1.6118
August 1.6165 1.6062 1.6123
September 1.6078 1.5975 1.6042
October 1.5853 1.5177 1.5305
November 1.6219 1.5370 1.5845
December 1.6275 1.5888 1.6026