YEARLY HIGH
0.4037 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.3496 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3768 CLP

2017 BIF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3929 to the December average rate of 0.3611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4037 was down 14.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,018 CLP
2016 Average 2,096 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,748 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.13 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3980
0.3550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3882, compared to 0.3653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0237 CLP (High: 0.3733 / Low: 0.3496). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 CLP (High: 0.3840 / Low: 0.3767).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3929) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0689 (-14.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3929
2016 Avg (January) 0.4618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4037 0.3823 0.3929
February 0.3840 0.3767 0.3798
March 0.3950 0.3833 0.3901
April 0.3923 0.3810 0.3865
May 0.3998 0.3886 0.3944
June 0.3907 0.3828 0.3856
July 0.3899 0.3732 0.3815
August 0.3766 0.3594 0.3702
September 0.3689 0.3536 0.3585
October 0.3646 0.3529 0.3596
November 0.3707 0.3573 0.3609
December 0.3733 0.3496 0.3611