YEARLY HIGH
1.6666 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1.4338 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6069 MNT

2018 LBP to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.6666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 1.4338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2327 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5998 to the December average rate of 1.6330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6666 was down 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,333 MNT
2017 Average 8,068 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 7,169 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,163.62 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6545
1.5725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 1.5859, compared to 1.6278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1849 MNT (High: 1.6188 / Low: 1.4338). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 MNT (High: 1.5836 / Low: 1.5700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1849
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.6330) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+1.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.6330
2017 Avg (December) 1.6038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6106 1.5877 1.5998
February 1.6013 1.5742 1.5855
March 1.5836 1.5700 1.5793
April 1.5857 1.5721 1.5807
May 1.5943 1.5737 1.5864
June 1.6188 1.4338 1.5840
July 1.6247 1.6065 1.6147
August 1.6205 1.6033 1.6141
September 1.6184 1.6048 1.6133
October 1.6502 1.6137 1.6441
November 1.6591 1.6343 1.6476
December 1.6666 1.6212 1.6330