YEARLY HIGH
3.6482 VND
YEARLY LOW
2.7471 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0034 VND

2018 SLL to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 3.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 2.7471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9011 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9621 to the December average rate of 2.7729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6482 was down 12.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,241 VND
2017 Average 15,224 VND
Yearly Trough Low 13,735 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,505.33 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6853
2.6702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 3.0234, compared to 2.9835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7946 VND (High: 3.5483 / Low: 2.7537). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 VND (High: 2.7729 / Low: 2.7635).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7946
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4770 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 3.6007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5731 (+18.93%).

2018 Avg (July) 3.6007
2017 Avg (July) 3.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9670 2.9515 2.9621
February 2.9673 2.9372 2.9596
March 2.9752 2.9446 2.9668
April 2.9755 2.9342 2.9603
May 2.9666 2.9077 2.9264
June 3.6364 2.9120 3.3650
July 3.6482 3.5295 3.6007
August 3.5483 2.7537 3.2318
September 2.7569 2.7471 2.7548
October 2.7728 2.7555 2.7707
November 2.7729 2.7635 2.7700
December 2.7877 2.7552 2.7729