2018 LAK to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7530 VND

YEARLY LOW

2.7052 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7281 VND

2018 LAK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 2.7530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.7052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7317 to the December average rate of 2.7220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7530 was down 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,765 VND

2017 Average 13,818 VND

Yearly Trough Low 13,526 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.08 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7462

2.7099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 2.7337, compared to 2.7224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0303 VND (High: 2.7356 / Low: 2.7052). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 VND (High: 2.7171 / Low: 2.7099).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.7413) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0480 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.7413

2017 Avg (April) 2.7893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7472	2.7191	2.7317
February	2.7425	2.7333	2.7367
March	2.7523	2.7396	2.7432
April	2.7530	2.7295	2.7413
May	2.7380	2.7151	2.7293
June	2.7342	2.7099	2.7200
July	2.7466	2.7190	2.7308
August	2.7389	2.7115	2.7221
September	2.7171	2.7099	2.7129
October	2.7415	2.7131	2.7259
November	2.7361	2.7161	2.7207
December	2.7356	2.7052	2.7220