2018 SBD to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SBD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SBD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 2946.8857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2806.2866.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.5990 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2922.5032 to the December average rate of 2878.4748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2946.8857 was down 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 2976.7259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SBD 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 2917.3658, compared to 2912.3047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0611 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 118.7775 VND (High: 2925.0641 / Low: 2806.2866). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4566 VND (High: 2930.9827 / Low: 2928.5262).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 27.2563 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2905.7311) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2900.7405), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9906 (+0.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2940.7615 | 2887.7905 | 2922.5032 |
| February | 2936.2326 | 2918.3411 | 2928.3810 |
| March | 2939.0395 | 2917.4220 | 2931.4405 |
| April | 2945.6525 | 2910.8872 | 2926.2702 |
| May | 2945.5247 | 2880.9861 | 2908.9808 |
| June | 2904.4214 | 2872.7966 | 2886.6192 |
| July | 2928.6843 | 2880.4410 | 2908.5893 |
| August | 2930.9827 | 2928.5262 | 2929.4476 |
| September | 2931.9106 | 2921.5019 | 2929.6683 |
| October | 2935.3977 | 2896.6446 | 2921.9174 |
| November | 2946.8857 | 2896.5738 | 2905.7311 |
| December | 2925.0641 | 2806.2866 | 2878.4748 |