YEARLY HIGH
14.7429 VND
YEARLY LOW
13.8953 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1809 VND

2018 CDF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 14.7429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 13.8953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8476 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1802 to the December average rate of 14.3116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.7429 was down 25.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.7150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,715 VND
2017 Average 78,512 VND
Yearly Trough Low 69,476 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,238.18 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3429
14.0591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 14.1197, compared to 14.2422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8476 VND (High: 14.7429 / Low: 13.8953). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0697 VND (High: 14.1493 / Low: 14.0796).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8476
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0801 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 14.2025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.6208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4183 (-2.86%).

2018 Avg (July) 14.2025
2017 Avg (July) 14.6208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5250 14.0720 14.1802
February 14.1963 13.9598 14.1001
March 14.1821 14.0106 14.0827
April 14.1714 14.0563 14.1053
May 14.1493 14.0796 14.1061
June 14.1934 14.1051 14.1438
July 14.7429 13.8953 14.2025
August 14.3090 14.0697 14.2083
September 14.2297 14.0606 14.1325
October 14.4445 14.1513 14.2788
November 14.4462 14.1408 14.3192
December 14.4453 14.1204 14.3116