YEARLY HIGH
57.6052 VND
YEARLY LOW
1.0641 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.9439 VND

2018 KMF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 57.6052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.5410 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2798 to the December average rate of 53.7658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.6052 was down 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.8583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288,026 VND
2017 Average 260,727 VND
Yearly Trough Low 5,321 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,705.15 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.5444
51.4664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 55.9921, compared to 53.8957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.9921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 53.0204 VND (High: 54.0845 / Low: 1.0641). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6719 VND (High: 54.0457 / Low: 53.3738).

November Spread (Volatile) ±53.0204
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.2652 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 57.0379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.4595), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5784 (+15.32%).

2018 Avg (March) 57.0379
2017 Avg (March) 49.4595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.5769 54.9640 56.2798
February 57.5693 56.3780 56.9646
March 57.6052 56.3785 57.0379
April 57.2710 55.9114 56.7531
May 56.0832 53.7798 54.8026
June 54.6556 53.7375 54.1147
July 54.9530 53.9311 54.6249
August 54.7510 53.2891 54.1000
September 55.3335 54.2411 54.6722
October 54.7210 53.3864 54.2381
November 54.0845 1.0641 51.9729
December 54.0457 53.3738 53.7658