YEARLY HIGH
756.1607 MNT
YEARLY LOW
663.0964 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
739.6425 MNT

2018 PGK to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 756.1607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 663.0964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.0643 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 751.7189 to the December average rate of 732.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 756.1607 was down 4.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 792.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,780,803 MNT
2017 Average 3,816,681 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 3,315,482 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 465,321.52 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

753.7028
729.8962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 740.6009, compared to 738.6841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 740.6009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 738.6841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 80.8580 MNT (High: 743.9544 / Low: 663.0964). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7359 MNT (High: 746.1451 / Low: 740.4092).

June Spread (Volatile) ±80.8580
July Spread (Stable) ±5.7359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.3487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 751.7189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 782.0292), the exchange rate shifted by -30.3103 (-3.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 751.7189
2017 Avg (January) 782.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 756.1607 746.8507 751.7189
February 753.4497 737.4737 746.2221
March 748.7739 735.0520 742.1297
April 740.4620 732.2225 736.3733
May 737.6225 728.8622 735.2814
June 743.9544 663.0964 731.8800
July 746.1451 740.4092 742.4949
August 741.8180 735.6159 737.9930
September 740.2479 733.5861 734.9320
October 745.2105 731.3786 742.3147
November 748.1841 738.6093 742.3593
December 749.8387 723.3933 732.0107