YEARLY HIGH
5913.0639 VND
YEARLY LOW
5531.1070 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
5693.4577 VND

2018 MYR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 5913.0639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 5531.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 381.9569 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5741.2942 to the December average rate of 5576.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5913.0639 was up 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 5594.5225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 118,261,278 VND
2017 Average 105,718,714 VND
Yearly Trough Low 110,622,139 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,639,138.04 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5889.6225
5525.6070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 5781.1041, compared to 5605.8114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 175.2926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5781.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5605.8114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 272.0406 VND (High: 5861.4640 / Low: 5589.4233). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 50.3464 VND (High: 5599.4063 / Low: 5549.0599).

January Spread (Volatile) ±272.0406
December Spread (Stable) ±50.3464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 122.9525 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -122.9525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5833.1794) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5131.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +701.6099 (+13.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 5833.1794
2017 Avg (March) 5131.5694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5861.4640 5589.4233 5741.2942
February 5842.8565 5734.2716 5804.3058
March 5913.0639 5789.0148 5833.1794
April 5902.3905 5804.8393 5859.2879
May 5803.7619 5628.1698 5736.3354
June 5746.2342 5666.6517 5712.2216
July 5713.0214 5658.8382 5683.9362
August 5682.7586 5600.6846 5645.8445
September 5617.3792 5565.0649 5584.1276
October 5615.0593 5556.8055 5588.8172
November 5598.9553 5531.1070 5555.9416
December 5599.4063 5549.0599 5576.2013