YEARLY HIGH
8270.2462 MNT
YEARLY LOW
7164.5627 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
8047.6256 MNT

2018 KWD to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 8270.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 7164.5627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1105.6835 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8056.4670 to the December average rate of 8106.5319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8270.2462 was up 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 8185.3432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,351,231 MNT
2017 Average 40,128,520 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 35,822,814 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,528,417.41 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8227.9036
7892.4722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 7980.5753, compared to 8114.6759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 134.1006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7980.5753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8114.6759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 917.2868 MNT (High: 8081.8495 / Low: 7164.5627). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7587 MNT (High: 8075.6809 / Low: 8053.9222).

June Spread (Volatile) ±917.2868
September Spread (Stable) ±21.7587

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 93.4191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -93.4191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8106.5319) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8051.9312), the exchange rate shifted by +54.6007 (+0.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 8106.5319
2017 Avg (December) 8051.9312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8075.6759 8040.8822 8056.4670
February 8063.5276 7978.5820 8007.9513
March 7998.0916 7965.2611 7979.0499
April 7981.1864 7956.9828 7964.9691
May 7972.7095 7941.3743 7954.5895
June 8081.8495 7164.5627 7920.4248
July 8083.1431 8047.2556 8063.1020
August 8070.4502 8045.4052 8058.4590
September 8075.6809 8053.9222 8064.3346
October 8227.0745 8065.1997 8195.6769
November 8248.5404 8161.9928 8199.9510
December 8270.2462 8065.1523 8106.5319