2018 BAM to MNT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BAM to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BAM to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1540.3414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 1301.7505.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 238.5909 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1509.7354 to the December average rate of 1434.0785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1540.3414 was up 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1513.8819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BAM to MNT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1486.3485, compared to 1451.9625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.3860 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 156.2893 MNT (High: 1458.0398 / Low: 1301.7505). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.0772 MNT (High: 1520.4642 / Low: 1489.3870).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 49.5960 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1516.0724) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1345.6431), the exchange rate shifted by +170.4293 (+12.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1540.2230 | 1480.1981 | 1509.7354 |
| February | 1540.3414 | 1492.3982 | 1516.0724 |
| March | 1520.4642 | 1489.3870 | 1508.3093 |
| April | 1512.7902 | 1480.5314 | 1501.9869 |
| May | 1478.9967 | 1420.1444 | 1452.3909 |
| June | 1458.0398 | 1301.7505 | 1429.5963 |
| July | 1495.2791 | 1445.5959 | 1461.9881 |
| August | 1467.0990 | 1413.0865 | 1442.3253 |
| September | 1490.1009 | 1442.8919 | 1459.7832 |
| October | 1495.8532 | 1441.6002 | 1461.0202 |
| November | 1493.3160 | 1433.6196 | 1452.5798 |
| December | 1459.5396 | 1421.7212 | 1434.0785 |