YEARLY HIGH
4.1734 VND
YEARLY LOW
3.8649 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0076 VND

2018 PYG to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 4.1734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 3.8649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3084 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0214 to the December average rate of 3.9258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1734 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,867 VND
2017 Average 20,162 VND
Yearly Trough Low 19,325 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,542.15 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1486
3.8851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 4.0608, compared to 3.9544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1210 VND (High: 4.1071 / Low: 3.9861). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 VND (High: 4.0405 / Low: 4.0109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.1267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1286), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.05%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.1267
2017 Avg (March) 4.1286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0699 3.9927 4.0214
February 4.0840 4.0072 4.0566
March 4.1734 4.0881 4.1267
April 4.1297 4.0957 4.1085
May 4.1071 3.9861 4.0417
June 4.0355 3.9643 4.0098
July 4.0405 4.0109 4.0247
August 4.0305 3.9502 4.0071
September 3.9695 3.9066 3.9485
October 3.9458 3.8649 3.9070
November 3.9509 3.8781 3.9135
December 3.9479 3.8740 3.9258