YEARLY HIGH
3522.1010 MNT
YEARLY LOW
3071.2761 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3446.0637 MNT

2018 XDR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 3522.1010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 3071.2761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 450.8249 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3483.7678 to the December average rate of 3428.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3522.1010 was up 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 3514.3106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,610,505 MNT
2017 Average 16,882,359 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 15,356,381 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,254,124.35 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3497.1482
3376.2490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3453.4412, compared to 3438.6861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.7551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3453.4412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3438.6861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 377.0552 MNT (High: 3448.3313 / Low: 3071.2761). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4397 MNT (High: 3429.1087 / Low: 3416.6690).

June Spread (Volatile) ±377.0552
September Spread (Stable) ±12.4397

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 43.3317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.3317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3483.7678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3356.7738), the exchange rate shifted by +126.9940 (+3.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 3483.7678
2017 Avg (January) 3356.7738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3522.1010 3447.7094 3483.7678
February 3520.1703 3456.8583 3487.0733
March 3495.6875 3451.4465 3475.2447
April 3485.1918 3443.5203 3465.7845
May 3440.0770 3393.4854 3422.4529
June 3448.3313 3071.2761 3386.3240
July 3453.6320 3409.5075 3428.9635
August 3425.9531 3402.3557 3416.2357
September 3429.1087 3416.6690 3423.4357
October 3484.0504 3417.6444 3468.6079
November 3484.7526 3451.2314 3466.5544
December 3494.6541 3408.4595 3428.3197