YEARLY HIGH
408.3850 VND
YEARLY LOW
327.4479 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
367.1791 VND

2018 RUB to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 408.3850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 327.4479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.9371 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.7266 to the December average rate of 344.2320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 408.3850 was up 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 406.6955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,041,925 VND
2017 Average 1,948,028 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,637,239 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404,685.59 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

406.5946
336.1788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 383.8861, compared to 350.4721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.4141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 383.8861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.4721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 37.2046 VND (High: 398.7637 / Low: 361.5592). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0037 VND (High: 403.1603 / Low: 394.1566).

April Spread (Volatile) ±37.2046
March Spread (Stable) ±9.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 23.4134 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 399.4246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 388.8211), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6036 (+2.73%).

2018 Avg (February) 399.4246
2017 Avg (February) 388.8211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 406.0030 393.9894 400.7266
February 408.3850 388.7422 399.4246
March 403.1603 394.1566 398.6213
April 398.7637 361.5592 375.2079
May 372.3364 356.8842 365.4746
June 369.8360 357.7242 363.8618
July 371.9233 361.0430 366.1480
August 366.9355 338.6433 348.1589
September 352.4250 327.4479 342.0467
October 356.6592 347.4225 352.9130
November 354.3294 341.9482 349.3338
December 351.6785 332.4298 344.2320