2018 KES to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

230.7383 VND

YEARLY LOW

218.9068 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.7282 VND

2018 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 230.7383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 218.9068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8315 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.7088 to the December average rate of 227.6575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 230.7383 was up 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 223.7160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,153,691 VND

2017 Average 1,098,158 VND

Yearly Trough Low 1,094,534 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,157.36 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

230.8921

219.7831

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 224.7673, compared to 228.6890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.7673

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.6890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.2514 VND (High: 229.3999 / Low: 225.1485). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5992 VND (High: 230.4597 / Low: 228.8605).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2514

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.8046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 229.9663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 219.6612), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3051 (+4.69%).

2018 Avg (October) 229.9663

2017 Avg (October) 219.6612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	221.9792	218.9068	220.7088
February	225.2792	222.8907	223.9525
March	226.3570	224.4152	225.1270
April	228.0370	225.4312	226.4067
May	227.3982	224.5447	226.3207
June	227.2324	224.8385	226.0883
July	229.9607	226.7354	228.6161
August	230.4597	228.8605	229.5487
September	229.7219	228.0856	229.1836
October	230.7383	228.1665	229.9663
November	229.3999	225.1485	227.1617
December	230.1339	226.4085	227.6575