2018 LBP to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LBP to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LBP to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 15.5021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 14.8634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6387 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9937 to the December average rate of 15.4164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5021 was up 1.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LBP 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 15.0411, compared to 15.3190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2779 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2758 VND (High: 15.3612 / Low: 15.0855). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1222 VND (High: 15.0624 / Low: 14.9402).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 15.4164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.9828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4336 (+2.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0740 | 14.8634 | 14.9937 |
| February | 15.0624 | 14.9402 | 15.0001 |
| March | 15.0723 | 14.9343 | 15.0334 |
| April | 15.1203 | 14.9863 | 15.0632 |
| May | 15.1285 | 14.9130 | 15.0515 |
| June | 15.1695 | 15.0133 | 15.1050 |
| July | 15.3612 | 15.0855 | 15.2209 |
| August | 15.3351 | 15.1692 | 15.2750 |
| September | 15.3120 | 15.1883 | 15.2685 |
| October | 15.4331 | 15.2757 | 15.3696 |
| November | 15.4470 | 15.2539 | 15.3636 |
| December | 15.5021 | 15.2970 | 15.4164 |