YEARLY HIGH
1.8163 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1.5016 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6931 MNT

2018 MMK to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.8163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 1.5016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3147 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8009 to the December average rate of 1.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8163 was down 1.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,081 MNT
2017 Average 8,943 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 7,508 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,573.29 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8253
1.5334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 1.7845, compared to 1.6016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1998 MNT (High: 1.7830 / Low: 1.5832). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 MNT (High: 1.7945 / Low: 1.7836).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1998
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0784 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0297 (-1.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8009
2017 Avg (January) 1.8306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8163 1.7880 1.8009
February 1.8154 1.7840 1.8009
March 1.7945 1.7836 1.7892
April 1.8116 1.7754 1.7934
May 1.7950 1.7713 1.7777
June 1.7830 1.5832 1.7450
July 1.7369 1.6745 1.7081
August 1.6730 1.5772 1.6297
September 1.6086 1.5016 1.5577
October 1.6356 1.5465 1.5811
November 1.5784 1.5478 1.5597
December 1.5978 1.5507 1.5733