YEARLY HIGH
0.0746 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0630 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0668 LKR

2018 MNT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MNT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0746 was up 13.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0655, 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 373 LKR
2017 Average 313 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 315 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0742
0.0625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to LKR 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0090 LKR (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0656).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0732) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+16.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0732
2017 Avg (December) 0.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0638 0.0630 0.0635
February 0.0650 0.0638 0.0645
March 0.0653 0.0648 0.0651
April 0.0659 0.0648 0.0654
May 0.0660 0.0656 0.0658
June 0.0738 0.0648 0.0665
July 0.0656 0.0647 0.0652
August 0.0662 0.0654 0.0656
September 0.0694 0.0662 0.0676
October 0.0703 0.0681 0.0689
November 0.0722 0.0692 0.0707
December 0.0746 0.0715 0.0732