2018 STD to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1540 VND

YEARLY LOW

1.0794 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1122 VND

2018 STD to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 1.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1244 to the December average rate of 1.1052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1540 was up 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,770 VND

2017 Average 5,237 VND

Yearly Trough Low 5,397 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.10 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1508

1.0815

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STD 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 1.1238, compared to 1.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0392 VND (High: 1.1494 / Low: 1.1101). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 VND (High: 1.0993 / Low: 1.0975).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0427 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1441) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1575 (+15.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1441

2017 Avg (February) 0.9866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1494	1.1101	1.1244
February	1.1540	1.1325	1.1441
March	1.1521	1.1390	1.1450
April	1.1475	1.1329	1.1425
May	1.1173	1.0798	1.0997
June	1.0959	1.0794	1.0873
July	1.1009	1.0900	1.0963
August	1.0993	1.0975	1.0979
September	1.0988	1.0949	1.0979
October	1.1048	1.0982	1.1018
November	1.1052	1.1014	1.1040
December	1.1111	1.0981	1.1052