2018 VND to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3697 LAK

YEARLY LOW

0.3632 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3666 LAK

2018 VND to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VND to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.3632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3661 to the December average rate of 0.3674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3697 was up 0.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3688, 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 3,696,541 LAK

2017 Average 3,619,075 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 3,632,337 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,203.23 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3690

0.3641

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VND to LAK 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 0.3658, compared to 0.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0041 LAK (High: 0.3697 / Low: 0.3656). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LAK (High: 0.3690 / Low: 0.3680).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3674

2017 Avg (December) 0.3664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3678	0.3640	0.3661
February	0.3659	0.3646	0.3654
March	0.3650	0.3633	0.3645
April	0.3664	0.3632	0.3648
May	0.3683	0.3652	0.3664
June	0.3690	0.3657	0.3677
July	0.3678	0.3641	0.3662
August	0.3688	0.3651	0.3674
September	0.3690	0.3680	0.3686
October	0.3686	0.3648	0.3669
November	0.3682	0.3655	0.3676
December	0.3697	0.3656	0.3674