YEARLY HIGH
0.9581 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.7955 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8798 CLP

2018 MWK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.9581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.7955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1626 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8348 to the December average rate of 0.9152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9581 was up 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,791 CLP
2017 Average 4,471 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,978 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 813.07 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9459
0.8115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.8395, compared to 0.9200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1046 CLP (High: 0.9001 / Low: 0.7955). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 CLP (High: 0.8416 / Low: 0.8226).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.9336) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0712 (+8.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.9336
2017 Avg (September) 0.8624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8467 0.8257 0.8348
February 0.8341 0.8109 0.8227
March 0.8416 0.8226 0.8332
April 0.8403 0.8171 0.8283
May 0.8853 0.8183 0.8687
June 0.9001 0.7955 0.8492
July 0.9140 0.8781 0.8981
August 0.9371 0.8851 0.9065
September 0.9581 0.9046 0.9336
October 0.9570 0.9034 0.9347
November 0.9508 0.9164 0.9322
December 0.9398 0.8652 0.9152