2018 SGD to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SGD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SGD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 17427.3425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 16742.5809.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 684.7615 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17179.1650 to the December average rate of 16968.7923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17427.3425 was up 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 16976.8256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SGD 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 17159.3798, compared to 16890.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 269.2517 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 409.7573 VND (High: 17382.3427 / Low: 16972.5854). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 146.5051 VND (High: 16929.2087 / Low: 16782.7036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 300.1953 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 17315.4765) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16208.8492), the exchange rate shifted by +1106.6273 (+6.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17382.3427 | 16972.5854 | 17179.1650 |
| February | 17356.0211 | 17047.3683 | 17206.0798 |
| March | 17427.3425 | 17202.3855 | 17315.4765 |
| April | 17409.5766 | 17145.0390 | 17308.2347 |
| May | 17108.0863 | 16888.8630 | 17008.0394 |
| June | 17125.4716 | 16742.5809 | 16939.2837 |
| July | 16994.8970 | 16744.8236 | 16885.6205 |
| August | 16966.4150 | 16747.8005 | 16882.2136 |
| September | 16951.4152 | 16757.3221 | 16854.4858 |
| October | 16929.2087 | 16782.7036 | 16848.3389 |
| November | 16967.5608 | 16777.8884 | 16901.3177 |
| December | 17046.6572 | 16874.6009 | 16968.7923 |