2018 LRD to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

186.9580 VND

YEARLY LOW

142.2110 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

160.7136 VND

2018 LRD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 186.9580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 142.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7470 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.9985 to the December average rate of 147.6223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 186.9580 was down 25.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 252.5823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 934,790 VND

2017 Average 1,103,123 VND

Yearly Trough Low 711,055 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,735.13 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

183.1818

144.0599

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 172.8405, compared to 148.5867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.2538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.8405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.5867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 12.7408 VND (High: 186.9580 / Low: 174.2173). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3105 VND (High: 174.4718 / Low: 173.1613).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.7408

March Spread (Stable) ±1.3105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.1544 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 179.9217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 241.0860), the exchange rate shifted by -61.1644 (-25.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 179.9217

2017 Avg (February) 241.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.1486	175.6805	178.9985
February	186.9580	174.2173	179.9217
March	174.4718	173.1613	173.7335
April	174.6071	172.6693	173.7404
May	173.7326	165.0569	170.1871
June	164.9188	152.9401	160.4620
July	153.0299	142.2110	148.3076
August	152.4837	149.4400	150.6000
September	149.9303	144.5095	149.2749
October	149.4027	147.9726	148.3954
November	148.4591	146.6295	147.3201
December	148.8789	146.7910	147.6223