YEARLY HIGH
0.1710 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1579 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1623 UGX

2018 VND to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VND to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.1710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1603 to the December average rate of 0.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1710 was up 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1622, 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 1,710,283 UGX
2017 Average 1,592,433 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,578,802 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,481.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1689
0.1588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VND to UGX 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 0.1625, compared to 0.1620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0101 UGX (High: 0.1700 / Low: 0.1599). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 UGX (High: 0.1612 / Low: 0.1598).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+6.26%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1681
2017 Avg (June) 0.1582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1612 0.1598 0.1603
February 0.1612 0.1597 0.1603
March 0.1620 0.1600 0.1605
April 0.1632 0.1614 0.1623
May 0.1654 0.1629 0.1636
June 0.1710 0.1655 0.1681
July 0.1700 0.1599 0.1632
August 0.1631 0.1595 0.1614
September 0.1660 0.1628 0.1645
October 0.1654 0.1611 0.1625
November 0.1617 0.1599 0.1608
December 0.1609 0.1579 0.1596