YEARLY HIGH
36.3717 CLP
YEARLY LOW
30.5479 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.3998 CLP

2018 MXN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 36.3717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 30.5479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8238 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0271 to the December average rate of 34.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.3717 was down 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.5434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,818,583 CLP
2017 Average 1,720,135 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,527,395 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291,188.31 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.1605
30.9903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 32.1244, compared to 34.6752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.7037 CLP (High: 35.3961 / Low: 32.6924). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7932 CLP (High: 32.4784 / Low: 31.6852).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7037
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7932

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 35.7296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.1057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6239 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 35.7296
2017 Avg (September) 35.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.6775 31.0801 32.0271
February 32.5961 31.3778 32.0168
March 33.2548 31.6492 32.4976
April 33.3164 31.8147 32.7225
May 32.4784 31.6852 32.0613
June 32.8391 30.5479 31.4211
July 35.0008 32.9029 34.3366
August 35.7148 34.3098 34.9485
September 36.3717 35.1078 35.7296
October 36.0468 34.2526 35.4335
November 34.5099 32.8463 33.5057
December 35.3961 32.6924 34.0970