YEARLY HIGH
0.5043 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.4356 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4527 KRW

2018 MNT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.5043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.4356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0687 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4400 to the December average rate of 0.4559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5043 was up 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4906, 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 2,522 KRW
2017 Average 2,322 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,178 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4616
0.4380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to KRW 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 0.4485, compared to 0.4569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0610 KRW (High: 0.5043 / Low: 0.4433). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 KRW (High: 0.4511 / Low: 0.4443).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0610
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4778), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-4.23%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4576
2017 Avg (June) 0.4778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4443 0.4356 0.4400
February 0.4558 0.4436 0.4498
March 0.4529 0.4439 0.4479
April 0.4522 0.4415 0.4473
May 0.4511 0.4443 0.4484
June 0.5043 0.4433 0.4576
July 0.4654 0.4558 0.4597
August 0.4657 0.4536 0.4592
September 0.4659 0.4545 0.4586
October 0.4592 0.4505 0.4558
November 0.4574 0.4460 0.4522
December 0.4616 0.4464 0.4559