YEARLY HIGH
97.6684 CLP
YEARLY LOW
88.3063 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.5078 CLP

2017 BOB to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 97.6684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 88.3063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3621 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.3894 to the December average rate of 91.8767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 97.6684 was down 7.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 106.0070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 488,342 CLP
2016 Average 490,369 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 441,532 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,810.27 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

97.4292
88.9470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 95.1642, compared to 91.8514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.1642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.8514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 6.5027 CLP (High: 95.1682 / Low: 88.6655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4537 CLP (High: 93.8202 / Low: 92.3665).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5027
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4537

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.7968 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 95.3894) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.3882), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9987 (-8.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 95.3894
2016 Avg (January) 104.3882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.6684 93.7411 95.3894
February 93.8202 92.3665 92.9266
March 97.1611 94.1068 95.5551
April 95.9868 93.0140 94.5741
May 97.5864 95.4654 96.7224
June 96.9978 95.1002 95.8179
July 96.5411 92.7639 94.6780
August 93.5454 89.2014 92.4506
September 91.7184 88.3063 89.6538
October 92.3718 89.5847 91.1793
November 93.3711 89.8792 91.2699
December 95.1682 88.6655 91.8767