YEARLY HIGH
265.0827 MNT
YEARLY LOW
226.6472 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.9919 MNT

2018 MAD to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 265.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 226.6472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.4355 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.8318 to the December average rate of 258.3535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 265.0827 was up 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 264.5165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,325,414 MNT
2017 Average 1,255,356 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 1,133,236 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,177.75 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

263.2106
251.2179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 258.3411, compared to 259.6426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.3411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.6426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 30.9247 MNT (High: 257.5718 / Low: 226.6472). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1054 MNT (High: 259.1244 / Low: 257.0190).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.9247
July Spread (Stable) ±2.1054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.6068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 261.1871) against the same month in 2017 (average: 245.6241), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5630 (+6.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 261.1871
2017 Avg (February) 245.6241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.6613 258.5375 261.8318
February 265.0827 258.1272 261.1871
March 262.3915 259.1864 260.4920
April 260.8917 257.7458 259.4627
May 257.4289 251.4325 254.8559
June 257.5718 226.6472 252.2173
July 259.1244 257.0190 258.0949
August 260.3271 255.0166 257.5364
September 261.3002 258.2964 259.6302
October 264.1399 258.7603 262.2112
November 264.2527 259.5184 262.0294
December 262.9766 256.4002 258.3535