YEARLY HIGH
3.2649 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.6529 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8094 CLP

2018 MRO to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 3.2649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.6529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6120 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7060 to the December average rate of 1.9177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2649 was up 73.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,325 CLP
2017 Average 9,014 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 8,264 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,060.10 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0220
1.6482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.7210, compared to 1.8977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.4218 CLP (High: 3.2649 / Low: 1.8431). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 CLP (High: 1.7139 / Low: 1.6754).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4218
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0928 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.9908) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2441 (+13.98%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.9908
2017 Avg (October) 1.7467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7317 1.6896 1.7060
February 1.7037 1.6529 1.6793
March 1.7139 1.6754 1.6988
April 1.7157 1.6658 1.6909
May 1.7946 1.7240 1.7615
June 1.8368 1.7675 1.7896
July 1.8675 1.7941 1.8319
August 1.9092 1.8064 1.8472
September 1.9520 1.8400 1.9006
October 3.2649 1.8431 1.9908
November 1.9370 1.8669 1.8980
December 1.9530 1.8745 1.9177