2018 KPW to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KPW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KPW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 25.9877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 25.2104.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7773 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2274 to the December average rate of 25.8498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.9877 was up 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.3858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KPW 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 25.2931, compared to 25.7379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4448 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3030 VND (High: 25.9877 / Low: 25.6847). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 VND (High: 25.2339 / Low: 25.2213).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 25.8498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6136 (+2.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2339 | 25.2213 | 25.2274 |
| February | 25.2825 | 25.2104 | 25.2338 |
| March | 25.3407 | 25.2746 | 25.3037 |
| April | 25.3384 | 25.2179 | 25.3087 |
| May | 25.3848 | 25.2807 | 25.3087 |
| June | 25.4753 | 25.3220 | 25.3765 |
| July | 25.6719 | 25.4707 | 25.5673 |
| August | 25.6921 | 25.6705 | 25.6786 |
| September | 25.7002 | 25.6089 | 25.6805 |
| October | 25.8483 | 25.6875 | 25.8289 |
| November | 25.8494 | 25.7620 | 25.8223 |
| December | 25.9877 | 25.6847 | 25.8498 |