YEARLY HIGH
2.2955 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1.9829 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2097 MNT

2018 KRW to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.2955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.9829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3126 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2728 to the December average rate of 2.1934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2955 was up 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,477,554 MNT
2017 Average 10,773,035 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 9,914,659 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562,894.96 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2825
2.1658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 2.2304, compared to 2.1889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2727 MNT (High: 2.2556 / Low: 1.9829). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 MNT (High: 2.2506 / Low: 2.2168).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2727
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1708 (+8.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2728
2017 Avg (January) 2.1020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2955 2.2507 2.2728
February 2.2542 2.1938 2.2235
March 2.2529 2.2078 2.2327
April 2.2651 2.2113 2.2357
May 2.2506 2.2168 2.2302
June 2.2556 1.9829 2.1878
July 2.1939 2.1487 2.1755
August 2.2045 2.1473 2.1780
September 2.2001 2.1466 2.1805
October 2.2198 2.1777 2.1941
November 2.2421 2.1862 2.2116
December 2.2401 2.1666 2.1934