2018 XPF to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XPF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |