YEARLY HIGH
316.0583 MNT
YEARLY LOW
273.7946 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.5375 MNT

2018 SBD to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 316.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 273.7946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.2637 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.8215 to the December average rate of 304.9152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 316.0583 was down 1.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 320.4319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,580,292 MNT
2017 Average 1,558,555 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 1,368,973 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,318.54 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

313.5505
301.7198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 307.6155, compared to 309.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.6155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 309.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 35.7416 MNT (High: 309.5362 / Low: 273.7946). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MNT (High: 309.5617 / Low: 309.5617).

June Spread (Volatile) ±35.7416
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.7016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 311.6168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 312.6025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9857 (-0.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 311.6168
2017 Avg (November) 312.6025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 313.4583 307.7086 311.8215
February 312.2086 306.6340 309.5266
March 308.9727 306.6395 307.9581
April 309.1148 305.9265 307.0801
May 310.1659 303.8592 306.6008
June 309.5362 273.7946 302.7057
July 310.0786 306.2446 308.5467
August 309.5617 309.2660 309.5522
September 309.5617 309.5617 309.5617
October 314.2268 309.5617 312.5646
November 316.0583 309.5683 311.6168
December 313.6057 297.8830 304.9152