2018 BIF to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3922 CLP

YEARLY LOW

0.3325 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3610 CLP

2018 BIF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.3922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0598 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3434 to the December average rate of 0.3788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3922 was down 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4037, 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 1,961 CLP

2017 Average 1,884 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 1,662 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.78 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3867

0.3337

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 0.3459, compared to 0.3760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0244 CLP (High: 0.3848 / Low: 0.3604). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 CLP (High: 0.3497 / Low: 0.3403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+6.62%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3823

2017 Avg (September) 0.3585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3497	0.3403	0.3434
February	0.3433	0.3325	0.3381
March	0.3472	0.3374	0.3421
April	0.3456	0.3348	0.3393
May	0.3631	0.3460	0.3537
June	0.3664	0.3528	0.3591
July	0.3755	0.3602	0.3682
August	0.3848	0.3604	0.3710
September	0.3922	0.3685	0.3823
October	0.3877	0.3694	0.3793
November	0.3860	0.3689	0.3765
December	0.3870	0.3694	0.3788