YEARLY HIGH
413.1672 CLP
YEARLY LOW
369.8907 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
387.1230 CLP

2018 BGN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 413.1672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 369.8907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2765 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 377.6629 to the December average rate of 398.1967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 413.1672 was up 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 394.9104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,065,836 CLP
2017 Average 1,873,275 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,849,453 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,382.54 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

407.0922
374.1328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 378.6210, compared to 395.6250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.6210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 395.6250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 24.5370 CLP (High: 405.1423 / Low: 380.6053). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1982 CLP (High: 380.7584 / Low: 373.5602).

August Spread (Volatile) ±24.5370
April Spread (Stable) ±7.1982

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.3568 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 404.3456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 381.3471), the exchange rate shifted by +22.9986 (+6.03%).

2018 Avg (September) 404.3456
2017 Avg (September) 381.3471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 384.5009 370.3251 377.6629
February 384.6056 369.8907 376.8794
March 385.1253 373.7389 380.9207
April 380.7584 373.5602 377.2117
May 385.1489 371.0985 378.9194
June 390.5270 375.5676 380.1319
July 396.2941 381.0763 389.8669
August 405.1423 380.6053 388.5985
September 413.1672 390.3320 404.3456
October 404.7719 388.9284 399.0496
November 401.4722 387.9849 393.6928
December 407.4121 388.2227 398.1967