YEARLY HIGH
0.8171 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.7102 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7315 BIF

2018 MNT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.8171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.7102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7278 to the December average rate of 0.7335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8171 was up 10.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7366, 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 4,085 BIF
2017 Average 3,539 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,551 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7434
0.7183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to BIF 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 0.7370, compared to 0.7260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0936 BIF (High: 0.8171 / Low: 0.7235). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 BIF (High: 0.7313 / Low: 0.7249).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0936
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.7413) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+1.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.7413
2017 Avg (June) 0.7288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7330 0.7208 0.7278
February 0.7424 0.7280 0.7353
March 0.7448 0.7331 0.7383
April 0.7469 0.7361 0.7413
May 0.7450 0.7309 0.7380
June 0.8171 0.7235 0.7413
July 0.7319 0.7186 0.7256
August 0.7313 0.7218 0.7270
September 0.7313 0.7249 0.7271
October 0.7303 0.7120 0.7204
November 0.7314 0.7102 0.7221
December 0.7431 0.7157 0.7335