YEARLY HIGH
20.3404 CLP
YEARLY LOW
17.6862 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8609 CLP

2018 MUR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 20.3404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 17.6862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6542 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3719 to the December average rate of 19.9293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.3404 was up 2.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.7635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,702 CLP
2017 Average 94,052 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 88,431 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,271.03 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.1375
17.6380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 18.2289, compared to 19.4930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.2328 CLP (High: 19.8454 / Low: 18.6126). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5553 CLP (High: 18.2415 / Low: 17.6862).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2328
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4256 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 19.9293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.7879), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1414 (+6.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 19.9293
2017 Avg (December) 18.7879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7877 18.0652 18.3719
February 18.8265 17.7294 18.2997
March 18.5780 17.9406 18.2720
April 18.2415 17.6862 17.8463
May 18.4649 17.8841 18.1573
June 18.8716 18.0401 18.4259
July 19.3026 18.5595 18.9524
August 19.8454 18.6126 19.0932
September 20.2755 19.1444 19.7596
October 20.1744 19.0453 19.6743
November 19.8973 19.2638 19.5494
December 20.3404 19.4512 19.9293