YEARLY HIGH
0.1567 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.1323 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1418 KZT

2018 MNT to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1349 to the December average rate of 0.1510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1567 was up 10.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1412, 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 783 KZT
2017 Average 670 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 662 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.92 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1527
0.1324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to KZT 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 0.1361, compared to 0.1476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0176 KZT (High: 0.1553 / Low: 0.1377). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KZT (High: 0.1349 / Low: 0.1332).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1510) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+9.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1510
2017 Avg (December) 0.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1375 0.1323 0.1349
February 0.1361 0.1333 0.1341
March 0.1349 0.1332 0.1341
April 0.1382 0.1335 0.1360
May 0.1379 0.1355 0.1369
June 0.1553 0.1377 0.1407
July 0.1422 0.1398 0.1411
August 0.1490 0.1427 0.1464
September 0.1558 0.1452 0.1503
October 0.1497 0.1458 0.1479
November 0.1506 0.1468 0.1487
December 0.1567 0.1475 0.1510