YEARLY HIGH
41.5996 CLP
YEARLY LOW
35.1941 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1904 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,998 CLP
2017 Average 176,234 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 175,970 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,027.33 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.8592
35.2582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.7410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.7106
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 40.3925
2017 Avg (September) 35.4275

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