YEARLY HIGH
3257.7803 VND
YEARLY LOW
485.2319 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1283.0530 VND

2018 SDG to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 3257.7803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 485.2319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2772.5484 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3237.8812 to the December average rate of 488.7929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3257.7803 was down 9.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 3583.4427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,288,902 VND
2017 Average 17,118,477 VND
Yearly Trough Low 2,426,160 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,862,741.92 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3512.8945
212.7342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1622.9292, compared to 943.1769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 679.7522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1622.9292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 943.1769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1978.8248 VND (High: 3231.8204 / Low: 1252.9956). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5993 VND (High: 490.8820 / Low: 486.2826).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1978.8248
November Spread (Stable) ±4.5993

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1783.4891 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1783.4891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3237.8812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3512.2093), the exchange rate shifted by -274.3282 (-7.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 3237.8812
2017 Avg (January) 3512.2093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3257.7803 3225.4365 3237.8812
February 3231.8204 1252.9956 1454.3921
March 1266.1907 1253.0978 1259.3123
April 1266.9221 1252.0661 1258.2906
May 1266.1289 1252.7066 1260.9856
June 1273.7639 1257.3102 1266.7133
July 1284.1945 1271.3452 1277.8263
August 1284.8150 1278.8398 1282.4233
September 1284.5103 1278.5520 1282.2730
October 1291.7921 487.1392 839.9985
November 490.8820 486.2826 487.7476
December 491.8169 485.2319 488.7929