YEARLY HIGH
168.1238 CLP
YEARLY LOW
150.2425 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.9624 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,362,476 CLP
2017 Average 3,019,152 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,004,850 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357,626.00 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

165.2444
151.3758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.3445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.5802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.1763
April Spread (Stable) ±3.9741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 164.0075
2017 Avg (September) 148.5472

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