2018 ZAR to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1968.8660 VND

YEARLY LOW

1499.4846 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

1744.8797 VND

2018 ZAR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1968.8660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1499.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 469.3814 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1862.9890 to the December average rate of 1628.4916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1968.8660 was up 6.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1850.2457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 98,443,301 VND

2017 Average 85,416,234 VND

Yearly Trough Low 74,974,231 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,469,070.08 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1958.1890

1534.2122

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 1854.3916, compared to 1635.3677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 219.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1854.3916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1635.3677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 175.8537 VND (High: 1747.6911 / Low: 1571.8374). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.7799 VND (High: 1958.4754 / Low: 1893.6955).

August Spread (Volatile) ±175.8537

March Spread (Stable) ±64.7799

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 98.8307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -98.8307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1921.7730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1724.2651), the exchange rate shifted by +197.5080 (+11.45%).

2018 Avg (February) 1921.7730

2017 Avg (February) 1724.2651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1915.2655	1823.5669	1862.9890
February	1968.8660	1867.9044	1921.7730
March	1958.4754	1893.6955	1922.8576
April	1926.8303	1829.2899	1882.3810
May	1859.5867	1783.5424	1817.5898
June	1814.6874	1651.2496	1718.7591
July	1759.7078	1656.5399	1719.2106
August	1747.6911	1571.8374	1646.4091
September	1638.2187	1499.4846	1569.5436
October	1639.5878	1564.3781	1598.6571
November	1700.5175	1605.7776	1649.8944
December	1695.6114	1590.2373	1628.4916