YEARLY HIGH
1540.3414 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1301.7505 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1469.1555 MNT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,701,707 MNT
2017 Average 7,032,149 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 6,508,753 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192,954.68 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1524.7200
1420.9487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1486.3485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1451.9625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±156.2893
March Spread (Stable) ±31.0772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.5960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 1516.0724
2017 Avg (February) 1345.6431

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