YEARLY HIGH
0.0467 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0405 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0417 KES

2018 MNT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0425 to the December average rate of 0.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0467 was up 5.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0442, 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 234 KES
2017 Average 212 KES
Yearly Trough Low 202 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.33 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0426
0.0405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to KES 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 0.0422, compared to 0.0412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0055 KES (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0412).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0422) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0437), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-3.43%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0422
2017 Avg (June) 0.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0428 0.0423 0.0425
February 0.0426 0.0419 0.0422
March 0.0424 0.0421 0.0423
April 0.0423 0.0418 0.0421
May 0.0422 0.0418 0.0419
June 0.0467 0.0412 0.0422
July 0.0414 0.0410 0.0412
August 0.0413 0.0411 0.0412
September 0.0414 0.0412 0.0413
October 0.0414 0.0405 0.0407
November 0.0414 0.0407 0.0410
December 0.0418 0.0407 0.0415