YEARLY HIGH
6231.6381 VND
YEARLY LOW
6006.5589 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6122.5099 VND

2018 SAR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 6231.6381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 6006.5589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 225.0792 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6054.1650 to the December average rate of 6201.3229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6231.6381 was up 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 6092.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,158,190 VND
2017 Average 30,276,069 VND
Yearly Trough Low 30,032,795 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,125,395.91 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6216.0387
6039.4492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 6069.4207, compared to 6175.5991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 106.1783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6069.4207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6175.5991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 85.3008 VND (High: 6091.8597 / Low: 6006.5589). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3321 VND (High: 6055.7296 / Low: 6052.3975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±85.3008
January Spread (Stable) ±3.3321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0559 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6201.3229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6056.5653), the exchange rate shifted by +144.7576 (+2.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 6201.3229
2017 Avg (December) 6056.5653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6055.7296 6052.3975 6054.1650
February 6066.9982 6049.8415 6055.6595
March 6082.1651 6064.8448 6072.4284
April 6080.7399 6052.1316 6073.9047
May 6091.8597 6006.5589 6071.5384
June 6113.6593 6050.0989 6088.8285
July 6160.7639 6112.4790 6135.6133
August 6165.5166 6159.8307 6162.0756
September 6167.3040 6145.9828 6162.4010
October 6201.9354 6164.5924 6197.6187
November 6200.4598 6179.6640 6194.5629
December 6231.6381 6162.2680 6201.3229