2018 WST to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9215.7127 VND

YEARLY LOW

8820.7872 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

8943.1211 VND

2018 WST to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 9215.7127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 8820.7872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 394.9254 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9028.4924 to the December average rate of 8920.6430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9215.7127 was down 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 9341.1753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,078,563 VND

2017 Average 44,892,848 VND

Yearly Trough Low 44,103,936 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,974,627.13 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9118.0012

8845.6312

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 8979.3296, compared to 8906.9125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 72.4171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8979.3296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8906.9125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 256.1342 VND (High: 9215.7127 / Low: 8959.5784). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4869 VND (High: 8932.7991 / Low: 8925.3122).

January Spread (Volatile) ±256.1342

August Spread (Stable) ±7.4869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 113.8065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -113.8065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9028.4924) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8812.1077), the exchange rate shifted by +216.3847 (+2.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 9028.4924

2017 Avg (January) 8812.1077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9215.7127	8959.5784	9028.4924
February	9181.7186	8987.5581	9095.3037
March	9133.7098	8965.8268	9010.6096
April	9051.2259	8913.0959	8982.1352
May	8908.7206	8820.7872	8868.3287
June	8939.8425	8852.2006	8891.1082
July	8928.8986	8831.0497	8882.9145
August	8932.7991	8925.3122	8928.1205
September	8935.6269	8903.9043	8928.7931
October	8931.2219	8829.2293	8871.4726
November	8943.7275	8848.0557	8909.5315
December	8976.8193	8853.9815	8920.6430