The global forex backdrop shows the US dollar regaining momentum as traders digest macro signals and policy expectations. The US Dollar Index stands at 101.98, with the previous day at 101.844, seven days ago at 102.186, and 30 days ago at 100.284, signaling a firmer greenback on near term horizons even as volatility remains in play across regions.
domestic fx quotes reflect a broad spread across major and minor currencies, underscoring continued liquidity dispersion in the local market. The US dollar is quoted at Buy 25,720 and Sell 26,100 VND, yielding roughly a 380 VND spread. Other key quotes include Australian dollar Buy 17,794 / Sell 18,475 VND, Euro Buy 28,525 / Sell 29,878 VND, and British pound Buy 33,997 / Sell 35,175 VND. Swiss franc sits at Buy 31,144 / Sell 32,074 VND, and Japanese yen at Buy 159.73 / Sell 169.41 VND. The yuan is quoted at Buy 3,803 / Sell 3,949 VND, with Danish krone at Buy 3,823 / Sell 3,958 VND. Notably high value currencies such as Kuwaiti dinar and Saudi riyal display larger gaps, with the Kuwaiti dinar at Buy 81,843 / Sell 87,092 VND and the Saudi riyal at Buy 6,786.05 / Sell 7,148.56 VND.
Historical context is included in the data set to show how quotes have evolved. For instance, the AUD traded previously at 18,303.86 VND per tael for the previous day, 18,346.94 seven days ago, and 18,834.45 thirty days ago; the euro previously moved around 29,890.75, 29,714.48 seven days ago, and 30,654.61 thirty days ago. Other currencies show a similar pattern where near market levels have shifted over the past week and month, reflecting shifting liquidity and risk sentiment across the fx space.
The 24 hour market context from the news suggests the USD has strengthened in global headlines, with the US dollar index hovering near 102 and domestic selling rates for the USD peaking around 26,101 VND per USD (as reported by major outlets). The data date is 20 October 2026, and traders will continue to monitor global macro cues and domestic liquidity conditions as the week unfolds, shaping near term trajectories for the fx market in Vietnam.
