2018 MYR to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MYR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MYR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 168.1238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 150.2425.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8813 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.0929 to the December average rate of 164.0887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.1238 was up 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 160.8404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MYR 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 155.3445, compared to 162.5802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2357 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 9.1763 CLP (High: 168.1238 / Low: 158.9474). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9741 CLP (High: 156.8099 / Low: 152.8358).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 1.3691 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 164.0075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 148.5472), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4603 (+10.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.5796 | 150.9082 | 153.0929 |
| February | 155.1677 | 150.2425 | 152.5315 |
| March | 156.6600 | 152.0972 | 154.7557 |
| April | 156.8099 | 152.8358 | 154.6285 |
| May | 160.6646 | 154.6742 | 157.8106 |
| June | 162.1933 | 157.6025 | 159.2478 |
| July | 163.4215 | 157.4628 | 161.1143 |
| August | 165.5572 | 157.6320 | 160.9181 |
| September | 168.1238 | 158.9474 | 164.0075 |
| October | 166.3318 | 158.7084 | 163.3608 |
| November | 164.9621 | 159.2957 | 161.9917 |
| December | 167.8814 | 160.5708 | 164.0887 |