YEARLY HIGH
7125.6438 VND
YEARLY LOW
6840.4687 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6987.7611 VND

2018 PGK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 7125.6438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6840.4687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 285.1751 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7045.3872 to the December average rate of 6910.5242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7125.6438 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 7272.0650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,628,219 VND
2017 Average 35,599,742 VND
Yearly Trough Low 34,202,343 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,425,875.62 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7079.6757
6895.1468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 7023.7371, compared to 6951.7850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 71.9521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7023.7371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6951.7850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 149.2112 VND (High: 7022.0708 / Low: 6872.8596). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.5761 VND (High: 6968.5229 / Low: 6922.9468).

June Spread (Volatile) ±149.2112
October Spread (Stable) ±45.5761

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 47.1275 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.1275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 7064.2983) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7184.2389), the exchange rate shifted by -119.9406 (-1.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 7064.2983
2017 Avg (March) 7184.2389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7090.8420 6989.4648 7045.3872
February 7121.8393 6999.9981 7059.9505
March 7125.6438 6995.0503 7064.2983
April 7073.3867 6975.2957 7017.1708
May 7003.5036 6921.2467 6976.2013
June 7022.0708 6872.8596 6979.4146
July 7034.2692 6973.1137 6999.2487
August 7026.1459 6960.1673 6983.9991
September 7009.9754 6928.5583 6955.3420
October 6968.5229 6922.9468 6939.2979
November 6976.4334 6895.3873 6922.2982
December 6954.2317 6840.4687 6910.5242