YEARLY HIGH
207.0501 MNT
YEARLY LOW
157.5428 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.7204 MNT

2018 SZL to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 207.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 157.5428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.5072 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.6328 to the December average rate of 173.1559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 207.0501 was up 5.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 197.1961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,035,250 MNT
2017 Average 915,268 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 787,714 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,536.15 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

206.3918
162.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 195.5280, compared to 173.9129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.6150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.5280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.9129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 27.9809 MNT (High: 191.1840 / Low: 163.2030). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4788 MNT (High: 205.4291 / Low: 198.9503).

June Spread (Volatile) ±27.9809
March Spread (Stable) ±6.4788

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.6904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 202.6944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 187.1848), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5095 (+8.29%).

2018 Avg (February) 202.6944
2017 Avg (February) 187.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.9805 193.5663 198.6328
February 207.0501 197.7111 202.6944
March 205.4291 198.9503 201.9421
April 202.1000 192.2839 197.7172
May 195.5586 188.1438 191.4358
June 191.1840 163.2030 180.7454
July 186.2775 176.3380 182.0593
August 184.2459 166.7530 174.3987
September 172.8725 157.5428 165.7200
October 174.6015 167.2166 171.2589
November 182.9506 171.1886 176.8846
December 183.3564 168.5050 173.1559