YEARLY HIGH
226.3716 MNT
YEARLY LOW
207.4818 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.5495 MNT

2026 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 226.3716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 207.4818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8898 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.6453 to the December average rate of 217.5607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 226.3716 was up 4.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 216.1894, 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 11,318,580 MNT
2025 Average 9,759,721 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 10,374,089 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 944,490.74 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

223.8476
211.9372
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 217.5821, compared to 217.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.5821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.4517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 14.4281 MNT (High: 221.9099 / Low: 207.4818). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0746 MNT (High: 218.1945 / Low: 217.1199).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.4281
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.9253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 218.6453) against the same month in 2025 (average: 181.4247), the exchange rate shifted by +37.2206 (+20.52%).

2026 Avg (January) 218.6453
2025 Avg (January) 181.4247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.3716 215.4200 218.6453
February 225.0499 219.2556 222.8550
March 221.9099 207.4818 212.9297
April 218.7685 210.1881 215.5777
May 219.9386 213.5962 218.2671
June 220.6092 210.1224 217.2176
July 219.9865 213.0183 217.3427
August 218.1945 217.1199 217.5607