2018 KES to MNT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.7119 MNT

YEARLY LOW

21.3984 MNT

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.9995 MNT

2018 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 24.7119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 21.3984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3135 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5488 to the December average rate of 24.1146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.7119 was up 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.2496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 123,560 MNT

2017 Average 117,733 MNT

Yearly Trough Low 106,992 MNT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,567.30 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.7053

23.4437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 23.6988, compared to 24.3001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.8646 MNT (High: 24.2631 / Low: 21.3984). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1229 MNT (High: 24.2585 / Low: 24.1355).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.8646

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.2465 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 24.6001) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.7228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8773 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 24.6001

2017 Avg (October) 23.7228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.6545	23.3829	23.5488
February	23.8649	23.4985	23.6714
March	23.7639	23.5827	23.6504
April	23.9399	23.6205	23.7590
May	23.9493	23.6781	23.8538
June	24.2631	21.3984	23.7095
July	24.4081	24.1453	24.2520
August	24.3413	24.1918	24.2562
September	24.2585	24.1355	24.2165
October	24.7119	24.1679	24.6001
November	24.5598	24.1466	24.3611
December	24.5505	23.9134	24.1146