YEARLY HIGH
17235.3300 VND
YEARLY LOW
16560.7311 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
16841.5680 VND

2018 LYD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 17235.3300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 16560.7311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 674.5989 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16879.6689 to the December average rate of 16653.4118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17235.3300 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 16818.7049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,176,650 VND
2017 Average 81,559,496 VND
Yearly Trough Low 82,803,656 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,372,994.28 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17186.6373
16604.9367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 16970.8157, compared to 16712.3204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 258.4953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16970.8157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16712.3204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 416.2756 VND (High: 17140.0000 / Low: 16723.7244). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 149.8386 VND (High: 16744.2334 / Low: 16594.3948).

January Spread (Volatile) ±416.2756
November Spread (Stable) ±149.8386

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 320.4494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -320.4494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 17138.1623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15979.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +1159.1611 (+7.25%).

2018 Avg (March) 17138.1623
2017 Avg (March) 15979.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17140.0000 16723.7244 16879.6689
February 17173.0390 16974.1566 17079.7519
March 17235.3300 17067.4539 17138.1623
April 17208.0863 16994.9175 17137.5872
May 16991.9572 16661.3203 16817.1378
June 16879.5144 16667.2320 16772.5861
July 16847.0122 16634.1559 16763.0983
August 16768.1517 16560.7311 16671.8708
September 16796.1150 16616.0001 16726.5455
October 16913.1710 16685.2630 16803.1492
November 16744.2334 16594.3948 16655.8465
December 16753.5323 16576.2564 16653.4118