YEARLY HIGH
19.8933 MNT
YEARLY LOW
15.0995 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0075 MNT

2018 LRD to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 19.8933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 15.0995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7938 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0987 to the December average rate of 15.6370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.8933 was down 27.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.3162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,466 MNT
2017 Average 118,231 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 75,498 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,968.83 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.4449
15.2909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 18.2267, compared to 15.7883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.9873 MNT (High: 17.3901 / Low: 15.4028). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1636 MNT (High: 15.8952 / Low: 15.7316).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9873
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1636

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1153 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 19.0189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.2318), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2129 (-27.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 19.0189
2017 Avg (February) 26.2318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7035 18.6931 19.0987
February 19.8933 18.3169 19.0189
March 18.3381 18.1561 18.2513
April 18.3298 18.0942 18.2322
May 18.2996 17.3966 17.9371
June 17.3901 15.4028 16.8218
July 16.2828 15.0995 15.7328
August 16.0992 15.7967 15.9138
September 15.8325 15.2731 15.7730
October 16.0093 15.6952 15.8742
November 15.8952 15.7316 15.7988
December 15.9695 15.5203 15.6370