YEARLY HIGH
395.6263 CLP
YEARLY LOW
346.1448 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
374.3692 CLP

2017 BAM to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 395.6263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 346.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.4815 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 358.6185 to the December average rate of 384.5040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 395.6263 was down 4.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 412.3761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,978,131 CLP
2016 Average 1,913,862 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,730,724 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,407.48 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

392.5237
346.2871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 365.1441, compared to 383.5944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.4504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.1441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 383.5944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 21.1463 CLP (High: 395.6263 / Low: 374.4799). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6808 CLP (High: 384.2727 / Low: 376.5919).

December Spread (Volatile) ±21.1463
September Spread (Stable) ±7.6808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.4783 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 384.5040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 359.2803), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2236 (+7.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 384.5040
2016 Avg (December) 359.2803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 363.9995 354.5886 358.6185
February 355.6063 346.1448 350.1402
March 369.2929 351.2934 361.6154
April 371.6443 351.2968 359.1535
May 386.7804 371.0080 379.7418
June 389.0887 377.7892 381.5949
July 392.6867 384.2776 387.8008
August 394.5405 381.3954 388.6706
September 384.2727 376.5919 381.3560
October 383.6029 373.4840 378.9556
November 393.5639 374.5170 380.2796
December 395.6263 374.4799 384.5040