YEARLY HIGH
4.6089 MNT
YEARLY LOW
3.8165 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3767 MNT

2018 XAF to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4.6089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 3.8165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7924 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5058 to the December average rate of 4.2742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6089 was up 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,044 MNT
2017 Average 20,963 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 19,082 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,962.17 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5438
4.2383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 4.4311, compared to 4.3224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5405 MNT (High: 4.3570 / Low: 3.8165). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 MNT (High: 4.3782 / Low: 4.3303).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5405
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.5183) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5113 (+12.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.5183
2017 Avg (February) 4.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5850 4.4103 4.5058
February 4.6089 4.4436 4.5183
March 4.5471 4.4708 4.4987
April 4.5104 4.4112 4.4731
May 4.3834 4.2307 4.3268
June 4.3570 3.8165 4.2637
July 4.3782 4.3303 4.3518
August 4.3596 4.2224 4.2966
September 4.3845 4.3042 4.3377
October 4.3995 4.2968 4.3553
November 4.3536 4.2593 4.3187
December 4.3521 4.2358 4.2742