2018 KMF to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |