YEARLY HIGH
387.3366 CLP
YEARLY LOW
329.1880 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.0640 CLP

2018 AWG to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 387.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 329.1880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.1485 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.1529 to the December average rate of 380.2961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 387.3366 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 376.8398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,936,683 CLP
2017 Average 1,806,809 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,645,940 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,742.60 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

385.0007
328.5452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 342.1603, compared to 373.9677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.8074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 342.1603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 373.9677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 21.8105 CLP (High: 387.1523 / Low: 365.3417). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5921 CLP (High: 341.7371 / Low: 334.1450).

September Spread (Volatile) ±21.8105
March Spread (Stable) ±7.5921

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 4.9030 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 380.2961) against the same month in 2017 (average: 355.1680), the exchange rate shifted by +25.1280 (+7.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 380.2961
2017 Avg (December) 355.1680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.7326 335.0378 338.1529
February 336.8456 329.1880 333.2499
March 341.7371 334.1450 338.4722
April 342.6648 332.6888 336.6182
May 357.3084 342.8777 350.4113
June 365.8184 351.5235 356.0575
July 371.2039 355.3222 364.6407
August 380.2521 358.5678 367.4792
September 387.1523 365.3417 377.5354
October 386.5665 365.0302 377.4640
November 384.1626 370.1688 376.3908
December 387.3366 371.7715 380.2961