YEARLY HIGH
0.6589 IDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5860 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6167 IDR

2018 VND to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VND to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.6589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.5860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0729 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5907 to the December average rate of 0.6240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6589 was up 10.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 VND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,588,896 IDR
2017 Average 5,891,523 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 5,860,138 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 728,758.08 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6597
0.5844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VND to IDR 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 0.6046, compared to 0.6288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0341 IDR (High: 0.6506 / Low: 0.6166). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 IDR (High: 0.6057 / Low: 0.6032).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0584 (+9.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6534
2017 Avg (October) 0.5950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5975 0.5860 0.5907
February 0.6031 0.5905 0.5981
March 0.6057 0.6032 0.6042
April 0.6096 0.6037 0.6060
May 0.6228 0.6096 0.6163
June 0.6207 0.6072 0.6123
July 0.6227 0.6183 0.6204
August 0.6226 0.6186 0.6202
September 0.6260 0.6220 0.6234
October 0.6589 0.6308 0.6534
November 0.6506 0.6166 0.6312
December 0.6294 0.6144 0.6240