Exchange rates today 16/5/2026: Mixed FX moves in Vietnam as USD trends higher globally

Vietnam’s FX market on 16/5/2026 shows mixed pricing across major currencies, with the US dollar (USD) bid at 26,137 VND and offered at 26,387 VND. Compared with the previous day, USD is slightly lower at 26,382 VND (bid), while the 7-day figure is 26,367 VND (bid). No 30-day comparison is provided in the data.

Global FX context is reflected by the US Dollar Index at 99.27, with the previous day at 98.932 and the 7-day level at 97.843. This aligns with headlines noting the USD is aiming for its highest weekly level in two months.

Domestic pricing highlights notable spreads (buy vs. sell) and currency-specific direction versus recent references:

AUD: Buy 18,566.17 VND, Sell 19,160.69 VND (previous day buy reference: 19,405.02; 7-day: 19,295.41).
CAD: Buy 18,874.64 VND, Sell 19,479.04 VND (previous day: 19,532.74; 7-day: 19,578.82).
CHF: Buy 33,020.41 VND, Sell 34,077.78 VND (previous day: 34,261.04; 7-day: 34,261.68).

In Europe, EUR is quoted at Buy 30,184.3 VND and Sell 31,457.75 VND (previous day: 31,659.36; 7-day: 31,659.92). The UK pound (GBP) is Buy 34,631.25 VND and Sell 35,740.2 VND (previous day: 36,192.38; 7-day: 36,233.69). Both show lower reference levels versus the previous day in the provided data.

In Asia, CNY is Buy 3,814.43 VND and Sell 3,936.58 VND (previous day: 3,944.77; 7-day: 3,928.71). JPY is Buy 162.15 VND and Sell 170.72 VND (previous day: 171.83; 7-day: 172.7). HKD is Buy 3,304.59 VND and Sell 3,430.94 VND (previous day: 3,429.37; 7-day: 3,425.83). KRW is Buy 16.87 VND and Sell 18.3 VND (previous day: 18.44; 7-day: 18.73).

Other currencies in the dataset include: Danish krone (DKK) Buy 4,028.38 VND, Sell 4,182.4 VND (previous day: 4,209.52; 7-day: 4,209.86); Norwegian krone (NOK) Buy 2,773.89 VND, Sell 2,891.49 VND (previous day: 2,934.79; 7-day: 2,886.32); Swedish krona (SEK) Buy 2,738.88 VND, Sell 2,855 VND (previous day: 2,886.62; 7-day: 2,896.28).

Middle East and Southeast Asia quotes show: SAR Buy 6,984.4 VND, Sell 7,284.95 VND (previous day: 7,283.36; 7-day: 7,274.44); KWD Buy 85,566.29 VND, Sell 89,713.24 VND (previous day: 89,679.24; 7-day: 89,572.45); SGD Buy 20,273.07 VND, Sell 20,964.14 VND (previous day: 21,064.91; 7-day: 21,100.96); THB Buy 792.86 VND, Sell 826.48 VND (previous day: 832.81; 7-day: 834.39); MYR Buy 6,607.35 VND, Sell 6,751.07 VND (previous day: 6,784.61; 7-day: 6,789.88).

News flow over the past 24 hours points to USD strength themes: reports highlighted the USD’s outlook toward its highest weekly level in two months, while Vietnam headlines also noted that USD rates across bank and informal markets moved up together, alongside mentions of free-market USD selling around 26,390 VND/USD.

Overall, the data for 16/5/2026 indicates a USD-supported backdrop globally (via the US Dollar Index) while Vietnam’s domestic FX quotes remain mixed across currencies, with spreads between buy and sell prices visible across all listed pairs.