YEARLY HIGH
2515.1969 MNT
YEARLY LOW
2164.8658 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2430.8409 MNT

2018 USD to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2515.1969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2164.8658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 350.3311 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2422.5196 to the December average rate of 2464.3702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2515.1969 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 2493.5833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,575,985 MNT
2017 Average 12,173,134 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 10,824,329 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,751,655.65 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2502.5101
2380.0802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 2400.2415, compared to 2461.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 61.1987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2400.2415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2461.4402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 279.5394 MNT (High: 2444.4052 / Low: 2164.8658). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MNT (High: 2442.1667 / Low: 2442.1667).

June Spread (Volatile) ±279.5394
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 27.9374 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.9374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2464.3702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2431.1923), the exchange rate shifted by +33.1780 (+1.36%).

2018 Avg (December) 2464.3702
2017 Avg (December) 2431.1923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2426.2291 2416.1568 2422.5196
February 2416.4941 2390.8220 2400.4551
March 2394.3327 2389.1660 2392.4141
April 2394.9994 2387.2494 2390.2827
May 2408.5833 2396.4412 2400.7476
June 2444.4052 2164.8658 2395.0300
July 2444.5862 2439.5000 2441.0094
August 2442.1667 2439.8333 2442.0914
September 2442.1667 2442.1667 2442.1667
October 2491.4434 2442.1667 2486.6959
November 2506.7010 2481.6621 2492.3076
December 2515.1969 2453.7500 2464.3702