YEARLY HIGH
0.0681 MNT
YEARLY LOW
0.0512 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0600 MNT

2018 IRR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0672 to the December average rate of 0.0583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0681 was down 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341 MNT
2017 Average 369 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 256 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.69 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0683
0.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0626, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0070 MNT (High: 0.0640 / Low: 0.0570). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MNT (High: 0.0566 / Low: 0.0565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0672) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-14.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0672
2017 Avg (January) 0.0784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0681 0.0654 0.0672
February 0.0654 0.0641 0.0648
March 0.0641 0.0635 0.0638
April 0.0639 0.0634 0.0637
May 0.0640 0.0570 0.0593
June 0.0574 0.0512 0.0565
July 0.0573 0.0557 0.0564
August 0.0566 0.0556 0.0564
September 0.0566 0.0565 0.0566
October 0.0586 0.0566 0.0585
November 0.0590 0.0584 0.0586
December 0.0597 0.0577 0.0583