YEARLY HIGH
29.9796 MNT
YEARLY LOW
25.5908 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9839 MNT

2018 BDT to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 29.9796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 25.5908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3888 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1757 to the December average rate of 29.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.9796 was down 5.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.7907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,898 MNT
2017 Average 149,967 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 127,954 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,943.94 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.8951
28.1821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 28.6802, compared to 29.2876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.3783 MNT (High: 28.9691 / Low: 25.5908). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1294 MNT (High: 29.1689 / Low: 29.0395).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.3783
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3644 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 29.3880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.3801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 29.3880
2017 Avg (December) 29.3801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4651 28.9831 29.1757
February 29.1312 28.6412 28.8512
March 28.8679 28.4931 28.7864
April 28.8255 28.2792 28.5907
May 28.4952 28.2634 28.3526
June 28.9691 25.5908 28.3249
July 29.1609 28.8547 28.9884
August 29.2592 28.8673 29.0080
September 29.1689 29.0395 29.1145
October 29.8036 29.0325 29.4746
November 29.9679 29.6173 29.7524
December 29.9796 29.2233 29.3880