YEARLY HIGH
416.9191 CLP
YEARLY LOW
370.2152 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
387.5037 CLP

2018 BAM to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 416.9191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 370.2152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.7039 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 377.3128 to the December average rate of 398.4128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 416.9191 was up 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 395.6263, 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 2,084,596 CLP
2017 Average 1,872,775 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,851,076 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,519.63 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

408.6311
374.0512
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 378.6777, compared to 396.3298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.6521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.6777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 396.3298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 27.5282 CLP (High: 416.9191 / Low: 389.3909). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3640 CLP (High: 381.1442 / Low: 374.7802).

September Spread (Volatile) ±27.5282
April Spread (Stable) ±6.3640

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.5433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 405.7495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 381.3560), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3934 (+6.40%).

2018 Avg (September) 405.7495
2017 Avg (September) 381.3560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 385.4586 370.5086 377.3128
February 384.8721 370.2152 376.9329
March 384.6966 371.5567 380.9113
April 381.1442 374.7802 377.7167
May 385.3325 371.6719 379.0917
June 389.4142 374.8778 380.1007
July 398.4755 381.8248 390.6466
August 406.3926 381.3115 389.0415
September 416.9191 389.3909 405.7495
October 408.2905 389.2345 399.2061
November 408.4594 388.3557 394.9224
December 406.7678 387.7330 398.4128