YEARLY HIGH
7093.4944 VND
YEARLY LOW
6842.1573 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6988.7606 VND

2018 PEN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 7093.4944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6842.1573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 251.3371 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7060.0684 to the December average rate of 6914.8230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7093.4944 was up 0.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 7050.1208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,467,472 VND
2017 Average 34,828,295 VND
Yearly Trough Low 34,210,787 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,256,685.35 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7077.1897
6871.7345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 7008.7300, compared to 6968.7912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.9389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7008.7300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6968.7912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 154.3695 VND (High: 7072.9057 / Low: 6918.5362). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.1685 VND (High: 7004.6680 / Low: 6958.4995).

February Spread (Volatile) ±154.3695
June Spread (Stable) ±46.1685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 92.0255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -92.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7060.0684) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6770.7819), the exchange rate shifted by +289.2865 (+4.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 7060.0684
2017 Avg (January) 6770.7819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7093.4944 7010.9873 7060.0684
February 7072.9057 6918.5362 6990.4318
March 7089.0603 6954.7254 7007.1641
April 7083.0060 6997.9604 7051.7523
May 7000.1450 6916.2358 6959.7269
June 7004.6680 6958.4995 6983.2368
July 7068.3920 6966.0786 7024.4926
August 7079.4942 6954.1304 7024.3088
September 7027.6825 6923.5710 6983.8614
October 7021.4321 6906.9433 6976.4055
November 6912.9750 6862.8910 6888.8557
December 6991.5407 6842.1573 6914.8230