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