YEARLY HIGH
1849.6965 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1558.8068 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1701.3612 CLP

2018 BHD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1849.6965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1558.8068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.8898 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1606.2954 to the December average rate of 1816.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1849.6965 was up 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1799.7802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,248,483 CLP
2017 Average 8,602,321 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 7,794,034 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,454,448.90 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1839.5054
1559.7769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1621.8218, compared to 1780.9007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 159.0788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1621.8218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1780.9007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 106.9217 CLP (High: 1807.2960 / Low: 1700.3743). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.9294 CLP (High: 1617.8269 / Low: 1581.8974).

August Spread (Volatile) ±106.9217
March Spread (Stable) ±35.9294

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 23.2078 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.2078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1816.1947) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1684.4957), the exchange rate shifted by +131.6990 (+7.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 1816.1947
2017 Avg (December) 1684.4957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1630.7159 1591.1503 1606.2954
February 1604.3291 1558.8068 1583.0876
March 1617.8269 1581.8974 1602.5266
April 1624.3589 1574.9911 1594.4202
May 1692.2002 1627.7898 1660.8848
June 1727.5862 1663.9523 1683.7163
July 1754.2376 1685.8707 1721.9113
August 1807.2960 1700.3743 1745.6042
September 1848.3556 1745.0729 1800.4979
October 1846.6010 1742.3283 1802.8360
November 1834.3937 1767.5142 1798.3598
December 1849.6965 1775.4611 1816.1947