YEARLY HIGH
1.8983 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1.5684 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7705 IRR

2018 VND to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VND to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 1.8983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.5684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3299 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5875 to the December average rate of 1.8163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8983 was up 20.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5698, 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 18,982,570 IRR
2017 Average 14,553,577 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 15,683,662 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,298,907.60 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9101
1.5581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VND to IRR 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 1.6915, compared to 1.8495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2051 IRR (High: 1.8495 / Low: 1.6444). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 IRR (High: 1.8728 / Low: 1.8668).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.8746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4289 (+29.67%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.8746
2017 Avg (August) 1.4457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6269 1.5684 1.5875
February 1.6387 1.6271 1.6320
March 1.6504 1.6392 1.6465
April 1.6518 1.6438 1.6468
May 1.8495 1.6444 1.7815
June 1.8595 1.8478 1.8548
July 1.8977 1.8580 1.8808
August 1.8983 1.8674 1.8746
September 1.8728 1.8668 1.8677
October 1.8670 1.8272 1.8292
November 1.8329 1.8267 1.8285
December 1.8298 1.8002 1.8163