YEARLY HIGH
6.4428 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5.5070 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8263 IDR

2018 MNT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 6.4428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 5.5070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9358 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5359 to the December average rate of 5.8915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4428 was up 13.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6894, 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 32,214 IDR
2017 Average 27,481 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 27,535 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,678.90 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1652
5.4787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to IDR 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 5.7355, compared to 5.9172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.6845 IDR (High: 6.4428 / Low: 5.7583). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 IDR (High: 5.9080 / Low: 5.8866).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6845
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 5.8454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.6221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2232 (+3.97%).

2018 Avg (June) 5.8454
2017 Avg (June) 5.6221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5981 5.5070 5.5359
February 5.7401 5.5500 5.6584
March 5.7648 5.7402 5.7517
April 5.8063 5.7566 5.7744
May 5.9043 5.7843 5.8469
June 6.4428 5.7583 5.8454
July 5.8705 5.8219 5.8484
August 5.8919 5.8534 5.8695
September 5.9080 5.8866 5.8994
October 6.1516 5.9713 6.1080
November 6.0768 5.7177 5.8860
December 5.9587 5.7054 5.8915