YEARLY HIGH
17427.3425 VND
YEARLY LOW
16742.5809 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
17024.7540 VND

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,136,712 VND
2017 Average 82,277,360 VND
Yearly Trough Low 83,712,905 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,423,807.68 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17362.1903
16801.6252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17159.3798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16890.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±409.7573
October Spread (Stable) ±146.5051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -300.1953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 17315.4765
2017 Avg (March) 16208.8492

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