YEARLY HIGH
499.9174 CLP
YEARLY LOW
455.4320 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
479.0123 CLP

2018 AUD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 499.9174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 455.4320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.4853 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 481.6217 to the December average rate of 490.0833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 499.9174 was down 4.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 522.1100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,499,587 CLP
2017 Average 2,486,748 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,277,160 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,426.73 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

494.1447
458.6557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 471.6975, compared to 486.3270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 471.6975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 486.3270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 23.8124 CLP (High: 482.9999 / Low: 459.1875). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8527 CLP (High: 466.2848 / Low: 455.4320).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.8124
April Spread (Stable) ±10.8527

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.0643 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 491.1873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 483.0221), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1652 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 491.1873
2017 Avg (November) 483.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 491.5663 474.9069 481.6217
February 480.4666 460.8063 469.5574
March 475.6259 462.8902 468.6197
April 466.2848 455.4320 461.6131
May 482.9999 459.1875 471.7559
June 484.0821 470.7397 477.0175
July 491.0099 473.2110 483.0477
August 492.9124 474.3312 482.5910
September 497.2590 475.2203 488.5518
October 492.9392 471.0876 482.5008
November 499.9174 484.0033 491.1873
December 496.0551 484.5611 490.0833