2018 MDL to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MDL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MDL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 41.5996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 35.1941.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4055 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7249 to the December average rate of 39.8644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.5996 was up 9.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.0360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MDL to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.6398, compared to 39.7410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1012 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.7106 CLP (High: 41.5996 / Low: 38.8889). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7772 CLP (High: 36.9483 / Low: 36.1711).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4450 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 40.3925) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.4275), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9649 (+14.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.2163 | 35.3080 | 35.7249 |
| February | 36.2969 | 35.1941 | 35.7924 |
| March | 36.9444 | 35.8160 | 36.4654 |
| April | 36.9483 | 36.1711 | 36.5442 |
| May | 38.2727 | 36.9400 | 37.5713 |
| June | 38.7107 | 37.2484 | 37.7406 |
| July | 39.8636 | 38.3541 | 39.0340 |
| August | 40.6674 | 38.6979 | 39.6053 |
| September | 41.5996 | 38.8889 | 40.3925 |
| October | 40.7202 | 38.7790 | 39.9474 |
| November | 40.6871 | 38.8994 | 39.6026 |
| December | 41.1697 | 39.1441 | 39.8644 |