YEARLY HIGH
456.2023 VND
YEARLY LOW
426.2208 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
436.1574 VND

2018 PHP to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 456.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 426.2208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9815 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 449.4621 to the December average rate of 440.6799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 456.2023 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 461.5971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 114,050,584 VND
2017 Average 112,695,055 VND
Yearly Trough Low 106,555,206 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,495,377.37 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

451.5744
426.2273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 438.0328, compared to 434.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 438.0328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 434.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.2223 VND (High: 456.2023 / Low: 441.9801). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9445 VND (High: 438.5239 / Low: 434.5794).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.2223
March Spread (Stable) ±3.9445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.6750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 449.4621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 454.3433), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8812 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 449.4621
2017 Avg (January) 454.3433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 456.2023 441.9801 449.4621
February 442.9102 433.8051 437.7871
March 438.5239 434.5794 437.0168
April 441.1060 433.8782 437.7982
May 440.9705 432.3874 435.9044
June 435.9768 426.7265 430.2280
July 435.7895 428.6874 431.2012
August 437.5145 431.6825 433.9178
September 432.3063 426.2208 428.3395
October 435.2743 426.8764 431.1043
November 445.7588 436.2808 440.4497
December 444.6376 437.8672 440.6799