YEARLY HIGH
238.0966 VND
YEARLY LOW
218.5327 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.3024 VND

2018 XPF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 238.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 218.5327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5640 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.1368 to the December average rate of 221.8094, 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 238.0966 was up 3.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 229.2053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,190,483 VND
2017 Average 1,073,816 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,092,663 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,819.84 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

236.7980
219.9622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 230.9972, compared to 223.6076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.9972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.6076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.6159 VND (High: 236.5850 / Low: 226.9691). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3156 VND (High: 226.9517 / Low: 223.6361).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.6159
July Spread (Stable) ±3.3156

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 8.6521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 234.9778) against the same month in 2017 (average: 202.5915), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3863 (+15.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 234.9778
2017 Avg (February) 202.5915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 236.5850 226.9691 232.1368
February 238.0966 232.4734 234.9778
March 237.9970 233.7709 235.3950
April 236.2467 230.5023 234.3105
May 228.7475 220.7008 225.6585
June 225.6296 221.0972 223.5044
July 226.9517 223.6361 225.4984
August 226.7877 219.6787 223.5082
September 228.1360 223.9642 225.6594
October 225.8384 220.4729 223.8050
November 223.0533 218.5327 221.3652
December 223.9037 220.1997 221.8094