Global currency markets are showing a firmer tone for the US dollar as the week begins, with the US Dollar Index resting at 101.99. The index has nudged higher from 101.973 on the previous day, while the 7 day and 30 day readings sit near 102.032 and 101.924 respectively. This pattern signals a cautious yet persistent USD bid amid evolving risk sentiment and policy expectations in a global backdrop that keeps the dollar at the center of many cross border trades.
In the domestic Vietnamese FX market, major currencies remain quoted against the dong with clear USD driven dynamics. The US dollar is currently bought at 25,610 VND and sold at 25,990 VND. The one day reference price for the USD aligns at 25,990, with values 26,050 a week ago and 26,170 a month ago, suggesting a gradual softening of the USD against the dong over the longer horizon. The euro is quoted at buy 28,425.26 and sell 29,625.48, with the previous day price at 29,625.48, 7 days ago at 29,747.38 and 30 days ago at 29,975.92. The UK pound stands at buy 34,093.04 and sell 35,185.92, with yesterday at 35,185.92, 7 days ago at 35,136.34 and 30 days ago at 34,848.00. The Swiss franc is priced at buy 30,925.38 and sell 31,916.71, mirroring the broad USD strength seen in other core currencies.
Across major and exotic pairs, spreads illustrate liquidity differences as USD demand remains a key driver. The Australian dollar trades at buy 17,856.57 and sell 18,428.97, with the sell price yesterday 18,428.97, 7 days ago 18,458.66 and 30 days ago 18,306.74. The Japanese yen shows a price of buy 159.51 and sell 168.80, while the Singapore dollar is quoted at buy 19,866.91 and sell 20,544.81. The Thai baht is 750.65 / 782.50, and the Indian rupee is 269.99 / 281.62. Notably, exotic currencies such as the Kuwaiti dinar trade at buy 83,230.83 and sell 87,267.47, with a wide 4,000+ VND spread and corresponding 1 day ago values at 87,267.47, 7 days ago 87,527.06 and 30 days ago 87,961.46. These patterns highlight that while USD remains the central driver, liquidity and volatility vary substantially across currency segments.
In addition to the broad FX picture, the market context in the last 24 hours features ongoing USD strength discussions across financial outlets, with reports noting USD gains through the week and commentary on the implications for domestic rates and cross-border flows. The global and local narratives together suggest traders should monitor the dollar direction and the relative performance of major versus exotic currencies, as well as keep an eye on more distant liquidity shifts that can widen spreads for less liquid pairs.
