YEARLY HIGH
40.4018 VND
YEARLY LOW
38.6093 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6725 VND

2018 SOS to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 40.4018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 38.6093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7925 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1605 to the December average rate of 40.1160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.4018 was up 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.8574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,009 VND
2017 Average 196,096 VND
Yearly Trough Low 193,047 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,962.62 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.2260
38.9971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 39.3312, compared to 40.0139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.3312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9952 VND (High: 39.6045 / Low: 38.6093). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2056 VND (High: 40.0989 / Low: 39.8933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9952
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0610 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 40.1187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.2079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9108 (+2.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 40.1187
2017 Avg (November) 39.2079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.6045 38.6093 39.1605
February 39.2612 38.9326 39.0995
March 39.4404 38.9063 39.2006
April 39.8020 39.1495 39.4329
May 39.8120 39.1937 39.5056
June 39.9245 39.2901 39.5880
July 40.0104 39.6363 39.7938
August 40.0989 39.8933 39.9659
September 40.0485 39.8206 39.9651
October 40.3612 39.9672 40.1236
November 40.4018 39.9744 40.1187
December 40.3612 39.9076 40.1160