YEARLY HIGH
185.9716 VND
YEARLY LOW
168.0056 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
178.3238 VND

2018 JMD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 185.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 168.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9659 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.8148 to the December average rate of 181.9725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 185.9716 was up 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 182.4963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 929,858 VND
2017 Average 885,063 VND
Yearly Trough Low 840,028 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,829.64 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

185.0767
168.2387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 180.4187, compared to 176.2289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.4187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.2289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.9583 VND (High: 181.2604 / Low: 172.3021). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2137 VND (High: 184.1053 / Low: 181.8916).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.9583
January Spread (Stable) ±2.2137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.2795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 183.6736) against the same month in 2017 (average: 179.8881), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7855 (+2.10%).

2018 Avg (November) 183.6736
2017 Avg (November) 179.8881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.1053 181.8916 182.8148
February 182.6178 179.0776 180.6600
March 181.2951 177.5600 179.0255
April 183.3563 180.8169 182.5314
May 182.9445 179.7681 181.3800
June 179.4638 172.9876 176.1005
July 177.8819 172.9720 175.7161
August 173.0332 168.5674 170.4551
September 171.8502 168.0056 169.6419
October 181.2604 172.3021 175.9142
November 185.9716 181.3364 183.6736
December 183.3904 179.5322 181.9725