YEARLY HIGH
215.2687 CLP
YEARLY LOW
185.3574 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.3085 CLP

2017 BRL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 215.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 185.3574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9113 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.4651 to the December average rate of 192.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 215.2687 was up 1.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 212.1020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,381,717 CLP
2016 Average 4,870,819 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,633,934 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 747,783.04 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

213.7365
190.7439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 207.5990, compared to 199.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.5990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 16.6027 CLP (High: 201.9601 / Low: 185.3574). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5997 CLP (High: 209.7559 / Low: 205.1561).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.6027
February Spread (Stable) ±4.5997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.8086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 209.6085) against the same month in 2016 (average: 192.7322), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8763 (+8.76%).

2017 Avg (May) 209.6085
2016 Avg (May) 192.7322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 210.3946 203.7353 206.4651
February 209.7559 205.1561 207.0926
March 214.8256 207.7585 211.8204
April 213.1262 205.7460 208.8074
May 215.2687 199.6717 209.6085
June 207.0153 197.7894 201.7999
July 209.0107 200.5859 205.5834
August 209.0129 197.6826 204.0931
September 202.3648 196.6482 199.8980
October 202.5699 192.9869 197.6981
November 199.5952 190.5890 194.1751
December 201.9601 185.3574 192.6600