2018 LSL to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1969.2379 VND

YEARLY LOW

1481.7831 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

1746.6961 VND

2018 LSL to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1969.2379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1481.7831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 487.4548 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1863.3947 to the December average rate of 1631.5845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1969.2379 was up 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 1847.7071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,846,189 VND

2017 Average 8,539,207 VND

Yearly Trough Low 7,408,916 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,437,273.85 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1956.0505

1533.2435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1854.7516, compared to 1638.6406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 216.1110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1854.7516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1638.6406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 167.3586 VND (High: 1748.5178 / Low: 1581.1592). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 59.9103 VND (High: 1956.8883 / Low: 1896.9780).

August Spread (Volatile) ±167.3586

March Spread (Stable) ±59.9103

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 97.2156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -97.2156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1919.4263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1719.4283), the exchange rate shifted by +199.9980 (+11.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 1919.4263

2017 Avg (February) 1719.4283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1918.1545	1819.6381	1863.3947
February	1969.2379	1866.7407	1919.4263
March	1956.8883	1896.9780	1920.8166
April	1926.8410	1826.4782	1883.5516
May	1856.6863	1787.2958	1816.4580
June	1814.1166	1657.8830	1724.8626
July	1763.7185	1655.1941	1716.3345
August	1748.5178	1581.1592	1665.6931
September	1633.6517	1481.7831	1568.4774
October	1633.8616	1561.1903	1600.0401
November	1697.6604	1607.1536	1649.7139
December	1700.7403	1592.8050	1631.5845