YEARLY HIGH
980.7358 MNT
YEARLY LOW
846.1614 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
946.6231 MNT

2018 WST to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 980.7358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 846.1614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.5744 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 963.3040 to the December average rate of 944.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 980.7358 was down 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1003.1847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,903,679 MNT
2017 Average 4,812,854 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 4,230,807 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 672,872.04 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

966.4026
929.2186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 946.8104, compared to 946.4359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 946.8104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 946.4359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 99.5309 MNT (High: 945.6923 / Low: 846.1614). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MNT (High: 943.4559 / Low: 943.4559).

June Spread (Volatile) ±99.5309
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.7654 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 963.3040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 968.5222), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2183 (-0.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 963.3040
2017 Avg (January) 968.5222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 980.7358 956.2642 963.3040
February 972.6532 950.3858 961.3621
March 959.7259 941.9775 946.5967
April 950.2200 935.0257 942.5745
May 938.5824 928.9777 934.7079
June 945.6923 846.1614 932.3172
July 943.7754 940.0366 942.3148
August 943.4559 942.5545 943.4268
September 943.4559 943.4559 943.4559
October 952.9164 943.4559 949.0026
November 964.0660 946.4906 955.4801
December 965.1347 936.1256 944.9350