YEARLY HIGH
73.8653 CLP
YEARLY LOW
63.8314 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.3531 CLP

2018 MAD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 73.8653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 63.8314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0339 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.4372 to the December average rate of 71.7702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.8653 was up 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.3044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 369,327 CLP
2017 Average 334,392 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 319,157 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,169.55 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.8873
64.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CLP 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 65.8308, compared to 70.8755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.8308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.8755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.3725 CLP (High: 72.2376 / Low: 67.8651). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1208 CLP (High: 65.9177 / Low: 64.7969).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3725
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5355 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 72.1646) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.8248), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3398 (+7.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 72.1646
2017 Avg (September) 66.8248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.2606 64.6846 65.4372
February 66.0372 63.8314 64.9375
March 66.4741 64.6591 65.7850
April 65.9177 64.7969 65.2496
May 67.6530 65.5191 66.5217
June 68.9593 66.3639 67.0538
July 70.0746 67.5068 68.9643
August 72.2376 67.8651 69.4683
September 73.8653 69.8420 72.1646
October 72.7350 69.6182 71.6483
November 72.4841 70.2436 71.2371
December 73.1052 70.3994 71.7702