YEARLY HIGH
0.0330 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0257 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 AFN

2018 MNT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0288 to the December average rate of 0.0307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0330 was up 13.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165 AFN
2017 Average 140 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 128 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0309
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to AFN 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0049 AFN (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0290).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0300) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.24%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0300
2017 Avg (June) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0292 0.0286 0.0288
February 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289
March 0.0291 0.0290 0.0290
April 0.0294 0.0290 0.0293
May 0.0298 0.0293 0.0296
June 0.0330 0.0293 0.0300
July 0.0301 0.0293 0.0299
August 0.0301 0.0296 0.0298
September 0.0311 0.0301 0.0307
October 0.0310 0.0301 0.0305
November 0.0306 0.0257 0.0302
December 0.0309 0.0302 0.0307