YEARLY HIGH
7.3966 VND
YEARLY LOW
6.3118 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8817 VND

2018 MGA to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 7.3966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 6.3118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0847 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0022 to the December average rate of 6.5523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.3966 was down 5.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.8355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,983 VND
2017 Average 36,404 VND
Yearly Trough Low 31,559 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,423.66 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.3068
6.3835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 7.0441, compared to 6.7193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3696 VND (High: 6.6814 / Low: 6.3118). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1137 VND (High: 7.0413 / Low: 6.9276).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3696
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1137

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 7.2298) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0778 (+1.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 7.2298
2017 Avg (March) 7.1520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0860 6.9348 7.0022
February 7.2814 7.0314 7.1670
March 7.3966 7.0880 7.2298
April 7.1170 6.9998 7.0823
May 7.0609 6.8650 6.9902
June 6.9164 6.6989 6.7932
July 7.0375 6.7738 6.8829
August 7.0413 6.9276 6.9869
September 6.9313 6.7166 6.7939
October 6.7491 6.5621 6.6390
November 6.5964 6.3342 6.4604
December 6.6814 6.3118 6.5523