YEARLY HIGH
1.4412 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.2216 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3290 CLP

2018 AMD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.2216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2195 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2542 to the December average rate of 1.4125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4412 was up 2.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,206 CLP
2017 Average 6,724 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 6,108 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,097.73 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4298
1.2226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.2690, compared to 1.3889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0761 CLP (High: 1.4114 / Low: 1.3354). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 CLP (High: 1.2697 / Low: 1.2461).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0988 (+7.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4125
2017 Avg (December) 1.3137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2697 1.2461 1.2542
February 1.2557 1.2216 1.2398
March 1.2733 1.2406 1.2575
April 1.2621 1.2341 1.2495
May 1.3237 1.2634 1.2943
June 1.3575 1.3021 1.3186
July 1.3822 1.3273 1.3556
August 1.4114 1.3354 1.3666
September 1.4357 1.3616 1.4031
October 1.4288 1.3556 1.4014
November 1.4159 1.3736 1.3944
December 1.4412 1.3787 1.4125