YEARLY HIGH
100.9452 CLP
YEARLY LOW
85.0325 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.8940 CLP

2018 BOB to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 100.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 85.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9127 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.5958 to the December average rate of 99.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.9452 was up 3.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 97.6684, 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 504,726 CLP
2017 Average 467,600 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 425,163 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,563.31 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.3242
85.0888
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 88.5291, compared to 97.2589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.5291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.2589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 5.6750 CLP (High: 100.8462 / Low: 95.1713). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8595 CLP (High: 88.6654 / Low: 86.8059).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.6750
January Spread (Stable) ±1.8595

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 1.2374 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 99.0546) against the same month in 2017 (average: 91.8767), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1778 (+7.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 99.0546
2017 Avg (December) 91.8767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.6654 86.8059 87.5958
February 87.5252 85.0325 86.3584
March 88.2891 86.3181 87.4232
April 88.5715 85.9491 87.0045
May 92.4374 88.6260 90.6732
June 94.6915 90.9150 92.1193
July 96.5038 92.3454 94.4822
August 98.6261 92.9792 95.3756
September 100.8462 95.1713 98.1642
October 100.5886 95.0709 98.3472
November 100.0719 96.4583 98.1296
December 100.9452 96.4544 99.0546