2018 MYR to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |