YEARLY HIGH
1712.2365 VND
YEARLY LOW
1603.8437 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1686.5400 VND

2018 SCR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1712.2365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1603.8437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.3928 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1632.1012 to the December average rate of 1701.3381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1712.2365 was down 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1755.4461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,561,183 VND
2017 Average 8,361,838 VND
Yearly Trough Low 8,019,219 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541,963.85 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1710.3848
1624.9845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1673.1897, compared to 1699.8904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.7007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1673.1897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1699.8904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 96.3298 VND (High: 1702.1842 / Low: 1605.8543). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6991 VND (High: 1701.8759 / Low: 1698.1768).

September Spread (Volatile) ±96.3298
August Spread (Stable) ±3.6991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.2688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1701.3381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1630.7888), the exchange rate shifted by +70.5492 (+4.33%).

2018 Avg (December) 1701.3381
2017 Avg (December) 1630.7888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1666.4275 1603.8437 1632.1012
February 1710.6095 1621.9931 1668.3083
March 1693.2594 1613.9409 1669.3793
April 1694.8781 1649.9733 1690.5186
May 1697.9786 1622.2366 1688.3807
June 1696.9357 1682.7706 1690.4500
July 1704.5024 1693.0303 1698.6766
August 1701.8759 1698.1768 1700.4687
September 1702.1842 1605.8543 1693.1999
October 1708.7972 1674.5143 1703.2681
November 1704.9794 1696.2937 1702.3910
December 1712.2365 1676.1611 1701.3381