2018 AFN to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AFN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AFN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 10.4907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 8.4653.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0253 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6755 to the December average rate of 9.0573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.4907 was up 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.1222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AFN 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 8.7096, compared to 9.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3061 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.7168 CLP (High: 10.4907 / Low: 8.7739). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1499 CLP (High: 8.9411 / Low: 8.7912).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1088 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 9.0026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2275 (-2.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8222 | 8.5595 | 8.6755 |
| February | 8.6902 | 8.4971 | 8.6051 |
| March | 8.7731 | 8.5883 | 8.6986 |
| April | 8.7388 | 8.4653 | 8.5898 |
| May | 9.0025 | 8.6720 | 8.8165 |
| June | 8.9411 | 8.7912 | 8.8717 |
| July | 9.2854 | 8.8002 | 8.9511 |
| August | 9.2757 | 8.8369 | 9.0568 |
| September | 9.3831 | 8.6954 | 9.0541 |
| October | 9.2679 | 8.6890 | 8.9720 |
| November | 10.4907 | 8.7739 | 9.0026 |
| December | 9.2863 | 8.8162 | 9.0573 |