YEARLY HIGH
312.4594 MNT
YEARLY LOW
267.7704 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
301.1430 MNT

2018 MOP to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 312.4594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 267.7704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.6890 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.8453 to the December average rate of 305.8096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 312.4594 was down 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 313.9426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,562,297 MNT
2017 Average 1,517,117 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 1,338,852 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,444.83 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

310.5735
294.3497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MNT 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 297.3235, compared to 304.9625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.3235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 304.9625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 34.6226 MNT (High: 302.3930 / Low: 267.7704). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3206 MNT (High: 302.5412 / Low: 301.2207).

June Spread (Volatile) ±34.6226
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.4119 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 305.8096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 302.0736), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7359 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 305.8096
2017 Avg (December) 302.0736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.9781 299.4171 300.8453
February 300.0785 296.5353 297.8913
March 297.1934 295.5051 296.2786
April 296.7412 295.0516 295.7017
May 297.9604 295.8339 296.9451
June 302.3930 267.7704 296.2788
July 302.5412 301.2207 302.0058
August 303.1895 301.7423 302.1629
September 303.7475 301.7391 302.4743
October 309.4977 302.9317 308.1010
November 311.2345 307.6671 309.2215
December 312.4594 303.9735 305.8096