YEARLY HIGH
21.6147 VND
YEARLY LOW
20.2456 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8765 VND

2018 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 21.6147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 20.2456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3691 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3010 to the December average rate of 20.7072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.6147 was up 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.2796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,073,451 VND
2017 Average 100,495,401 VND
Yearly Trough Low 101,227,775 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,845,676.07 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.3844
20.4284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 21.1535, compared to 20.5994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.0209 VND (High: 21.3990 / Low: 20.3781). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3374 VND (High: 21.3752 / Low: 21.0377).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0209
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 21.3048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2764 (+6.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 21.3048
2017 Avg (April) 20.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4849 21.1440 21.3010
February 21.3331 20.6934 21.0368
March 21.4819 21.0053 21.2528
April 21.6147 21.0387 21.3048
May 21.3752 21.0377 21.1599
June 21.3990 20.3781 20.8657
July 20.7543 20.2456 20.5081
August 20.8614 20.3238 20.6117
September 20.8338 20.3144 20.6358
October 20.7801 20.3385 20.5111
November 20.8201 20.4056 20.6227
December 20.9396 20.5138 20.7072