YEARLY HIGH
43.3146 VND
YEARLY LOW
39.7555 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.3509 VND

2018 XAF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 43.3146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 39.7555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5591 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2303 to the December average rate of 40.3516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.3146 was up 3.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.6970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216,573 VND
2017 Average 195,561 VND
Yearly Trough Low 198,777 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,795.39 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.0783
40.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 42.0230, compared to 40.6787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.7493 VND (High: 43.0396 / Low: 41.2902). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6032 VND (High: 41.2871 / Low: 40.6839).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7493
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.5740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 42.7472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.8268), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9204 (+16.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 42.7472
2017 Avg (February) 36.8268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.0396 41.2902 42.2303
February 43.3146 42.2916 42.7472
March 43.2964 42.5276 42.8231
April 42.9780 41.9330 42.6258
May 41.6138 40.1499 41.0518
June 41.0465 40.2220 40.6599
July 41.2871 40.6839 41.0227
August 41.2572 39.9640 40.6606
September 41.5025 40.7436 41.0520
October 41.0845 40.1084 40.7146
November 40.5779 39.7555 40.2708
December 40.7326 40.0587 40.3516