YEARLY HIGH
36.6101 MNT
YEARLY LOW
31.6774 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5211 MNT

2018 KGS to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 36.6101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 31.6774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9326 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.0882 to the December average rate of 35.8682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.6101 was down 16.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.6219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,050 MNT
2017 Average 177,088 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 158,387 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,663.13 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.4264
34.8176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 35.0594, compared to 35.9829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.2267 MNT (High: 35.9041 / Low: 31.6774). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MNT (High: 35.8418 / Low: 35.8418).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2267
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4083 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 35.8682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.9214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9468 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 35.8682
2017 Avg (December) 34.9214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.3431 34.8838 35.0882
February 35.3255 34.8897 35.1280
March 35.1655 34.9863 35.0984
April 35.0084 34.8416 34.9517
May 35.3049 34.7954 35.0246
June 35.9041 31.6774 35.0656
July 35.8833 35.7092 35.7777
August 35.8418 35.8075 35.8406
September 35.8418 35.8418 35.8418
October 36.4361 35.8418 36.2924
November 36.4837 36.1189 36.2765
December 36.6101 35.7125 35.8682