2018 MOP to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |