2018 LSL to MNT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

207.4608 MNT

YEARLY LOW

156.6396 MNT

YEARLY AVERAGE

184.8470 MNT

2018 LSL to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 207.4608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 156.6396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.8212 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.8141 to the December average rate of 172.8377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 207.4608 was up 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 197.3069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,037,304 MNT

2017 Average 915,335 MNT

Yearly Trough Low 783,198 MNT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,105.82 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

206.5826

162.0185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 195.5723, compared to 174.1217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.4506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.5723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.1217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 28.3582 MNT (High: 191.2549 / Low: 162.8967). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0415 MNT (High: 205.4844 / Low: 199.4429).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.3582

March Spread (Stable) ±6.0415

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.5964 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 202.8689) against the same month in 2017 (average: 187.0781), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7908 (+8.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 202.8689

2017 Avg (February) 187.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	204.3036	194.3724	198.8141
February	207.4608	197.7924	202.8689
March	205.4844	199.4429	201.7881
April	202.0582	192.1403	197.6549
May	195.4824	188.4149	191.4521
June	191.2549	162.8967	180.8558
July	186.3486	176.2637	182.0673
August	184.8026	167.0588	176.0121
September	173.1014	156.6396	165.7322
October	174.6077	167.2163	171.1586
November	183.0883	172.0743	176.9225
December	181.3600	168.4946	172.8377