YEARLY HIGH
670.5761 MNT
YEARLY LOW
577.2283 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
648.0954 MNT

2018 SAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 670.5761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 577.2283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.3478 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 645.9606 to the December average rate of 656.8870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 670.5761 was up 0.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 665.0168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,352,881 MNT
2017 Average 3,245,878 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 2,886,141 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466,739.23 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

667.0096
634.6969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 639.9663, compared to 656.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.2580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 639.9663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 74.6044 MNT (High: 651.8327 / Low: 577.2283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3316 MNT (High: 651.2809 / Low: 650.9493).

June Spread (Volatile) ±74.6044
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3316

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 7.4299 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 656.8870) against the same month in 2017 (average: 648.3057), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5813 (+1.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 656.8870
2017 Avg (December) 648.3057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 646.9228 644.2655 645.9606
February 644.4672 637.4675 640.0728
March 638.5824 637.0996 637.9298
April 638.6324 636.5489 637.3897
May 642.2289 632.8358 639.9316
June 651.8327 577.2283 638.5135
July 651.8897 650.4363 650.8777
August 651.2792 650.5414 651.1412
September 651.2809 650.9493 651.1466
October 664.4115 651.2010 662.9769
November 668.1685 661.5264 664.3169
December 670.5761 653.7667 656.8870