YEARLY HIGH
140.3961 MNT
YEARLY LOW
121.0877 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.5090 MNT

2018 EGP to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 140.3961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 121.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3085 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.8516 to the December average rate of 137.5936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 140.3961 was down 10.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 157.2536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 701,981 MNT
2017 Average 683,251 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 605,438 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,542.40 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

139.7897
133.5538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 135.4513, compared to 137.5667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.4513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.5667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 15.6457 MNT (High: 136.7333 / Low: 121.0877). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7296 MNT (High: 136.1386 / Low: 135.4090).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.6457
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7296

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6765 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 137.5936) against the same month in 2017 (average: 136.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1059 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 137.5936
2017 Avg (December) 136.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.3601 136.4200 136.8516
February 136.9506 135.1101 135.8438
March 136.1386 135.4090 135.7314
April 135.7459 134.8210 135.2759
May 136.1857 134.0110 134.9313
June 136.7333 121.0877 134.0735
July 137.0418 136.2600 136.4760
August 137.2196 136.3197 136.6339
September 137.2196 136.0728 136.5428
October 139.2433 136.3501 138.8839
November 140.1583 138.7951 139.2700
December 140.3961 136.5698 137.5936