YEARLY HIGH
0.6050 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.3063 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5552 MRO

2018 CLP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.6050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2987 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5862 to the December average rate of 0.5216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6050 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 605,003 MRO
2017 Average 555,097 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 306,288 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,715.67 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6040
0.5028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to MRO 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 0.5814, compared to 0.5289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2363 MRO (High: 0.5426 / Low: 0.3063). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MRO (High: 0.5969 / Low: 0.5835).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2363
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5955) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+6.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5955
2017 Avg (February) 0.5583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5919 0.5775 0.5862
February 0.6050 0.5870 0.5955
March 0.5969 0.5835 0.5887
April 0.6003 0.5828 0.5914
May 0.5800 0.5572 0.5678
June 0.5658 0.5444 0.5588
July 0.5574 0.5355 0.5459
August 0.5536 0.5238 0.5415
September 0.5435 0.5123 0.5263
October 0.5426 0.3063 0.5112
November 0.5356 0.5163 0.5269
December 0.5335 0.5120 0.5216