YEARLY HIGH
86.4853 CLP
YEARLY LOW
72.9055 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.5171 CLP

2018 MOP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 86.4853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 72.9055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5798 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.1880 to the December average rate of 84.9538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.4853 was up 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.7390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432,426 CLP
2017 Average 404,291 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 364,527 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,899.05 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

86.0428
72.9747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 75.7859, compared to 83.2482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.7859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.2482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.7324 CLP (High: 84.2728 / Low: 79.5404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6565 CLP (High: 75.6470 / Low: 73.9905).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7324
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1243 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 84.9538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 78.9159), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0379 (+7.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 84.9538
2017 Avg (December) 78.9159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.3293 74.5047 75.1880
February 75.0494 72.9055 74.0637
March 75.6470 73.9905 74.8222
April 75.7181 73.4788 74.3646
May 79.0001 75.7203 77.5094
June 80.9592 77.7341 78.7676
July 82.0614 78.9273 80.6974
August 84.2728 79.5404 81.5062
September 86.2048 81.5862 84.0738
October 85.9615 81.5023 84.1896
November 85.7490 82.6202 84.0685
December 86.4853 82.9527 84.9538