YEARLY HIGH
7.5578 MNT
YEARLY LOW
6.3817 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0654 MNT

2018 KZT to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 7.5578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.3817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1761 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4117 to the December average rate of 6.6236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.5578 was down 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.9211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,789 MNT
2017 Average 37,345 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 31,909 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,880.30 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.5401
6.5403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 7.3495, compared to 6.7813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.8243 MNT (High: 7.2641 / Low: 6.4398). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0975 MNT (High: 7.5079 / Low: 7.4104).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8243
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2577 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.4117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.5045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0929 (-1.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.4117
2017 Avg (January) 7.5045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5578 7.2753 7.4117
February 7.5023 7.3468 7.4568
March 7.5079 7.4104 7.4558
April 7.4918 7.2354 7.3553
May 7.3799 7.2531 7.3035
June 7.2641 6.4398 7.1138
July 7.1530 7.0305 7.0887
August 7.0063 6.7096 6.8309
September 6.8853 6.4168 6.6571
October 6.8599 6.6789 6.7630
November 6.8137 6.6418 6.7245
December 6.7794 6.3817 6.6236