YEARLY HIGH
26.9269 VND
YEARLY LOW
25.9854 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4373 VND

2018 RWF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 26.9269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 25.9854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9415 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5997 to the December average rate of 26.3517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.9269 was down 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.7755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134,634 VND
2017 Average 135,403 VND
Yearly Trough Low 129,927 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,707.29 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.6449
26.2338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 26.4611, compared to 26.4135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6884 VND (High: 26.6738 / Low: 25.9854). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3053 VND (High: 26.4796 / Low: 26.1744).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6884
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2548 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 26.6106) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.2127), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6020 (-2.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 26.6106
2017 Avg (February) 27.2127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.8752 26.3276 26.5997
February 26.9269 26.2538 26.6106
March 26.6299 26.2892 26.4899
April 26.6720 26.2734 26.4013
May 26.4796 26.1744 26.3002
June 26.6602 26.0976 26.3650
July 26.7306 26.2667 26.4751
August 26.8666 26.2356 26.4868
September 26.7284 26.1908 26.3767
October 26.7938 26.2522 26.5228
November 26.5684 26.0832 26.2681
December 26.6738 25.9854 26.3517