YEARLY HIGH
0.2943 MNT
YEARLY LOW
0.2583 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2888 MNT

2018 LAK to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.2583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2915 to the December average rate of 0.2883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2943 was down 5.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,472 MNT
2017 Average 1,481 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 1,292 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.93 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2924
0.2846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.2882, compared to 0.2893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0331 MNT (High: 0.2914 / Low: 0.2583). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MNT (High: 0.2871 / Low: 0.2863).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2883) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-1.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2883
2017 Avg (December) 0.2922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2935 0.2900 0.2915
February 0.2911 0.2879 0.2893
March 0.2891 0.2876 0.2882
April 0.2887 0.2872 0.2877
May 0.2884 0.2869 0.2877
June 0.2914 0.2583 0.2852
July 0.2915 0.2889 0.2897
August 0.2893 0.2865 0.2876
September 0.2871 0.2863 0.2867
October 0.2931 0.2866 0.2916
November 0.2939 0.2902 0.2918
December 0.2943 0.2868 0.2883