YEARLY HIGH
757.8888 MNT
YEARLY LOW
662.1365 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
739.7523 MNT

2018 PEN to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 757.8888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 662.1365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.7523 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 753.2873 to the December average rate of 732.4637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 757.8888 was down 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 763.4035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,789,444 MNT
2017 Average 3,733,733 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 3,310,682 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478,761.42 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

755.3865
730.1961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 739.0234, compared to 740.4812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 739.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 740.4812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 85.4546 MNT (High: 747.5911 / Low: 662.1365). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2027 MNT (High: 747.0293 / Low: 741.8266).

June Spread (Volatile) ±85.4546
July Spread (Stable) ±5.2027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 14.4035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 753.2873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 744.1484), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1390 (+1.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 753.2873
2017 Avg (January) 744.1484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 757.8888 748.3815 753.2873
February 752.5928 732.7222 738.8838
March 744.5060 731.2003 736.1252
April 743.2859 736.1656 740.0030
May 737.5175 727.8527 733.5456
June 747.5911 662.1365 732.2953
July 747.0293 741.8266 745.1695
August 748.0730 734.9130 742.2525
September 742.3333 731.7371 737.9454
October 752.3837 738.3978 746.2830
November 742.1317 736.0284 738.7730
December 752.3682 724.7822 732.4637