YEARLY HIGH
2498.4476 VND
YEARLY LOW
2386.1272 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2446.7708 VND

2018 MAD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2498.4476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 2386.1272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.3204 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2453.9998 to the December average rate of 2439.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2498.4476 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2443.6320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,492,238 VND
2017 Average 11,710,201 VND
Yearly Trough Low 11,930,636 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 561,602.15 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2487.0558
2397.7308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 2450.0651, compared to 2443.4766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2450.0651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2443.4766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 63.5637 VND (High: 2484.0580 / Low: 2420.4942). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.7386 VND (High: 2473.7335 / Low: 2444.9949).

January Spread (Volatile) ±63.5637
September Spread (Stable) ±28.7386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 54.4802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -54.4802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2479.6121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2269.9026), the exchange rate shifted by +209.7094 (+9.24%).

2018 Avg (March) 2479.6121
2017 Avg (March) 2269.9026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2484.0580 2420.4942 2453.9998
February 2491.2611 2451.7879 2471.0523
March 2498.4476 2465.9450 2479.6121
April 2486.1196 2450.1214 2472.5160
May 2443.3856 2386.1272 2418.0358
June 2417.9270 2388.6590 2405.1745
July 2448.9332 2413.5218 2432.9802
August 2463.6420 2413.6472 2437.1957
September 2473.7335 2444.9949 2457.1207
October 2466.6804 2429.9265 2451.2006
November 2457.1199 2422.2859 2443.3436
December 2451.9551 2417.6192 2439.0187