2018 BDT to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BDT to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BDT to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 8.3180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 7.0405.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2775 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2917 to the December average rate of 8.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.3180 was down 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.5443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BDT to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3093, compared to 7.9950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6858 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5206 CLP (High: 8.1295 / Low: 7.6089). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1568 CLP (High: 7.3354 / Low: 7.1786).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1185 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8.1641) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.6757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4884 (+6.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4259 | 7.2039 | 7.2917 |
| February | 7.2759 | 7.0405 | 7.1732 |
| March | 7.3354 | 7.1786 | 7.2697 |
| April | 7.2947 | 7.0793 | 7.1900 |
| May | 7.5321 | 7.2357 | 7.4006 |
| June | 7.7379 | 7.4215 | 7.5304 |
| July | 7.8725 | 7.5517 | 7.7459 |
| August | 8.1295 | 7.6089 | 7.8250 |
| September | 8.3065 | 7.8478 | 8.0927 |
| October | 8.2809 | 7.8111 | 8.0537 |
| November | 8.2483 | 7.9653 | 8.0888 |
| December | 8.3180 | 7.9698 | 8.1641 |