YEARLY HIGH
409.5179 CLP
YEARLY LOW
348.0527 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
377.5560 CLP

2018 AZN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 409.5179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 348.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.4652 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 357.7314 to the December average rate of 402.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 409.5179 was up 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 404.4709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,047,590 CLP
2017 Average 1,887,750 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,740,264 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,326.03 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

407.0125
348.2625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 360.4460, compared to 394.6660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.2200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 360.4460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 394.6660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 22.9501 CLP (High: 409.3231 / Low: 386.3730). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6548 CLP (High: 358.9485 / Low: 353.2937).

September Spread (Volatile) ±22.9501
March Spread (Stable) ±5.6548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.4220 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 402.1166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 374.2406), the exchange rate shifted by +27.8760 (+7.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 402.1166
2017 Avg (December) 374.2406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 360.8765 352.8235 357.7314
February 358.2408 348.0527 353.3095
March 358.9485 353.2937 356.3401
April 359.7728 348.8099 353.1583
May 374.8852 360.4993 368.0756
June 384.0822 369.0749 374.0610
July 389.9559 374.6277 383.1128
August 400.3524 377.7348 386.9230
September 409.3231 386.3730 398.7252
October 408.8196 385.9342 399.1205
November 406.1622 391.4766 397.9977
December 409.5179 393.0615 402.1166