YEARLY HIGH
38.9526 MNT
YEARLY LOW
30.2717 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.6055 MNT

2018 AFN to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 38.9526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 30.2717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6809 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7127 to the December average rate of 32.6016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.9526 was up 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.6661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 194,763 MNT
2017 Average 179,212 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 151,358 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,404.68 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.9270
32.3547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MNT 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 34.1786, compared to 33.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.2410 MNT (High: 38.9526 / Low: 32.7116). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1906 MNT (High: 34.5365 / Low: 34.3459).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.2410
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 33.1142) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.6513), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5371 (-7.12%).

2018 Avg (November) 33.1142
2017 Avg (November) 35.6513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.9141 34.2549 34.7127
February 34.7880 34.3760 34.6110
March 34.5365 34.3459 34.4444
April 34.4661 33.9976 34.1560
May 34.0852 33.5092 33.7771
June 34.0923 30.2717 33.3704
July 34.1238 33.1850 33.4992
August 33.8239 33.2114 33.5776
September 33.2347 32.1123 32.5690
October 33.1693 32.2958 32.8331
November 38.9526 32.7116 33.1142
December 33.1598 32.3270 32.6016