YEARLY HIGH
363.9651 MNT
YEARLY LOW
313.2508 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
351.7999 MNT

2018 BOB to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 363.9651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 313.2508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.7142 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 350.4929 to the December average rate of 356.5668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 363.9651 was up 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 361.8437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,819,825 MNT
2017 Average 1,754,747 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 1,566,254 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,571.18 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

362.4424
344.4645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 347.3080, compared to 356.2918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 347.3080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 356.2918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 40.4340 MNT (High: 353.6848 / Low: 313.2508). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9382 MNT (High: 346.8670 / Low: 344.9289).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.4340
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.3774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 356.5668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 351.6834), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8834 (+1.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 356.5668
2017 Avg (December) 351.6834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 353.7798 347.6727 350.4929
February 349.7377 345.9939 347.3419
March 346.8670 344.9289 346.1744
April 347.1960 345.2218 345.9627
May 348.4510 346.2557 347.3767
June 353.6848 313.2508 346.4996
July 355.7128 352.4347 353.5916
August 354.7620 352.7538 353.5788
September 353.7343 350.9149 353.1587
October 361.4170 353.3641 359.9106
November 363.5515 358.8377 360.9442
December 363.9651 353.6754 356.5668