YEARLY HIGH
207.4216 MNT
YEARLY LOW
158.4219 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.6567 MNT

2018 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 207.4216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 158.4219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.9997 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.7708 to the December average rate of 172.5084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 207.4216 was up 4.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 197.9434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,371,081 MNT
2017 Average 9,155,909 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 7,921,094 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,449,987.46 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

206.8442
162.1177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 195.5378, compared to 173.7755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.5378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.7755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 30.3301 MNT (High: 191.3150 / Low: 160.9850). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5848 MNT (High: 205.6826 / Low: 199.0978).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.3301
March Spread (Stable) ±6.5848

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 11.3388 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 203.1170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 187.6040), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5130 (+8.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 203.1170
2017 Avg (February) 187.6040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.9371 194.6874 198.7708
February 207.4216 198.0210 203.1170
March 205.6826 199.0978 202.0026
April 201.9197 192.2782 197.5322
May 195.8754 187.9240 191.5715
June 191.3150 160.9850 180.2327
July 186.1115 176.4071 182.3728
August 184.5206 166.0946 173.9742
September 173.0019 158.4219 165.8449
October 175.4957 167.5577 171.0107
November 183.3964 172.0395 176.9422
December 182.3896 167.6277 172.5084