2018 PLN to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6838.8663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 6056.8988.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 781.9675 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6658.1748 to the December average rate of 6169.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6838.8663 was up 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 6518.6471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN 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 6534.0352, compared to 6203.9294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 330.1058 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 369.3083 VND (High: 6831.5168 / Low: 6462.2085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 120.1969 VND (High: 6236.1512 / Low: 6115.9543).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 385.4148 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6728.2965) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5609.7446), the exchange rate shifted by +1118.5519 (+19.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6831.5168 | 6462.2085 | 6658.1748 |
| February | 6838.8663 | 6638.3295 | 6728.2965 |
| March | 6745.6977 | 6595.4880 | 6672.4525 |
| April | 6773.7208 | 6490.0207 | 6668.9103 |
| May | 6414.2617 | 6076.0259 | 6283.4955 |
| June | 6298.1777 | 6072.6265 | 6192.8817 |
| July | 6330.8283 | 6068.3053 | 6223.0377 |
| August | 6327.7865 | 6065.9076 | 6224.0391 |
| September | 6356.8579 | 6190.3189 | 6261.0737 |
| October | 6278.4006 | 6059.0342 | 6202.0891 |
| November | 6197.5976 | 6056.8988 | 6143.7933 |
| December | 6236.1512 | 6115.9543 | 6169.5435 |